Finance Manager
CV-LibraryCH64, Neston, Cheshire West and ChesterpermanentPosted: 20 April 2026
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Neston, Cheshire
£52,800
Monday – Friday (Flexibility)
We’re recruiting for a Finance Manager to join a specialist engineering business operating across the UK, Germany and the US.
This is a key hire, reporting directly to the Managing Director, where you’ll take ownership of the finance function while supporting group-level reporting and wider business operations.
The Role
This is a predominantly finance-led position, with occasional involvement in wider business support when required.
You’ll be responsible for:
* Producing monthly management accounts with analysis and commentary
* Managing cashflow forecasting and P&L reporting
* Supporting group accounts and reporting across multiple entities
* Preparing year-end accounts and audit packs
* Overseeing sales invoicing, purchase orders and credit control
* Submitting VAT returns, payroll and HMRC requirements
* Working with Sage 50 for day-to-day finance operations
* Driving process improvements across finance and systems
About You
We’re looking for someone who enjoys working in a hands-on SME environment and wants to take ownership of finance within a growing business.
You’ll ideally have:
* ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or part-qualified
* Experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment (preferred)
* Strong management accounting and cashflow experience
* Exposure to group accounts or multi-entity reporting (desirable)
* Experience using Sage 50
* Strong Excel and IT skills
* A proactive, organised and detail-focused approach
The Opportunity
* Take full ownership of the finance function
* Be part of a growing international business (UK, Germany, US)
* Work closely with the Managing Director
* Flexible working (4 or 5 days considered)
* 10% senior management bonus
* Private healthcare (including dependents)
* Company laptop, phone and credit card provided
* Occasional travel to Germany (once a year)
If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact and be part of a growing international business, this could be a great fit
Neston, Cheshire
£52,800
Monday – Friday (Flexibility)
We’re recruiting for a Finance Manager to join a specialist engineering business operating across the UK, Germany and the US.
This is a key hire, reporting directly to the Managing Director, where you’ll take ownership of the finance function while supporting group-level reporting and wider business operations.
The Role
This is a predominantly finance-led position, with occasional involvement in wider business support when required.
You’ll be responsible for:
* Producing monthly management accounts with analysis and commentary
* Managing cashflow forecasting and P&L reporting
* Supporting group accounts and reporting across multiple entities
* Preparing year-end accounts and audit packs
* Overseeing sales invoicing, purchase orders and credit control
* Submitting VAT returns, payroll and HMRC requirements
* Working with Sage 50 for day-to-day finance operations
* Driving process improvements across finance and systems
About You
We’re looking for someone who enjoys working in a hands-on SME environment and wants to take ownership of finance within a growing business.
You’ll ideally have:
* ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or part-qualified
* Experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment (preferred)
* Strong management accounting and cashflow experience
* Exposure to group accounts or multi-entity reporting (desirable)
* Experience using Sage 50
* Strong Excel and IT skills
* A proactive, organised and detail-focused approach
The Opportunity
* Take full ownership of the finance function
* Be part of a growing international business (UK, Germany, US)
* Work closely with the Managing Director
* Flexible working (4 or 5 days considered)
* 10% senior management bonus
* Private healthcare (including dependents)
* Company laptop, phone and credit card provided
* Occasional travel to Germany (once a year)
If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact and be part of a growing international business, this could be a great fit