Finance Manager

Job Title: Finance Manager / Financial Controller

Fulwood, Preston

On Site

£38,000pa Doe

Overview:
We are looking for a proactive and hands-on Finance Manager to support our Directors across multiple businesses. This is a great opportunity to lead a small finance team and play a key role in the financial management and strategic planning of the group.

Key Responsibilities:

· Support the Directors across several businesses with all aspects of finance.

· Lead and manage a small finance team.

· Prepare and consolidate accounts for group companies.

· Manage month-end close processes and external reporting.

· Assist with tax filings, compliance, and liaise with external advisors.

· Support the management team with budgets, forecasts, and P&L reviews.

· Deliver detailed monthly profit & loss and balance sheet reports to Directors.

· Analyse financial data for weekly and monthly forecasting.

· Prepare weekly cash flow statements and manage cash across group companies.

· Assist in the preparation of year-end and statutory accounts.

· Respond to financial queries and provide data-driven insights.

· Conduct internal audits, including fixed asset reviews.

· Review financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance.

· Payroll knowledge is a plus.

· Support Health & Safety checks and employee onboarding (with external HR support).

What We're Looking For:

· Qualified or QBE (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).

· Solid understanding of management and financial accounting.

· Experience working independently and taking ownership.

· Strong attention to detail and ability to work across multiple businesses.

· Practical, hands-on approach with a willingness to get involved in all areas.

· Familiarity with Health & Safety is a bonus.