Senior Finance Manager

Regional Finance Manager Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnered with a market leading business based near Chester to recruit a Regional Finance Manager into the Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving financial efficiency, supporting operational performance, and providing strong financial leadership across the organisation.Key Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support business planning
• Own the month-end close process and act as the primary liaison with Group finance
• Lead and develop the finance team, overseeing all financial and payroll activities
• Prepare and deliver accurate, timely financial reports to support business decision making
• Coordinate statutory accounts, audits, and ensure timely tax and VAT compliance
• Maintain robust financial systems, controls, and processes, acting as the local lead for the accounting system
• Ensure full compliance with accounting, fiscal, and regulatory requirements across multiple legal entities
• Oversee designated accounting processes and manage a specialised operational support team
• Partner closely with operational leaders to identify efficiencies and improve performance - driving continuous process improvement and efficiencies.
• Act as company secretary for one or more entities.

Skills Required:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role
• Strong knowledge of statutory accounting, compliance, and governance
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence at senior level
• Hands-on, commercially minded, and comfortable operating in a dynamic environment
• Any prior experience within manufacturing would be an advantage

Benefits:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Bonus
• Company pension scheme
• Health scheme and life assurance
• Salary sacrifice scheme

This is a site-based role with some flexibility where required and occasional travel across the UK.