Finance Manager
5 days ago
Runcorn
Term: Full-Time, Permanent Location: On-site Hours of employment: 08:30 to 16:50, Monday to Friday Description of the role: Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Finance Manager to support the Finance Director in leading and developing our finance function. This is a key role, responsible for the day-to-day management of the finance team and ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective controls, and strong commercial support across the business. We're looking for a hands-on individual who enjoys developing people, improving processes, solving problems, and helping the business make informed decisions. Responsibilities: • Lead, support, and develop the finance team., • Manage day-to-day finance operations., • Accurate and timely reporting, reconciliations, and ledger management., • Prepare management accounts, forecasts, cash flow reporting, and financial analysis., • Manage debtors, creditors, credit control, and payment processes., • Work with operational teams to improve stock management, margins, and profitability., • Identify and implement process improvements., • Ensure compliance with VAT, HMRC, audit, and statutory reporting requirements., • Support year-end, external audits, and deputise for the FD when required. Required Skills and Experience: • Previous experience in a Finance Manager or similar role within an SME manufacturing or production environment., • Experience leading and developing finance teams., • Strong commercial awareness, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills., • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities., • Strong Excel skills and experience using financial accounting software, ideally Sage., • Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business., • Experience of process improvement and intercompany accounting. Desired Experience: • Knowledge of US accounting requirements would be advantageous. Qualifications: • AAT qualified, part-qualified or fully qualified ACCA/CIMA, or equivalent finance experience. Salary: £45,000 per annum Benefits: • Eligible for a discretionary bonus of up to 10%, linked to agreed KPIs and performance targets, • Generous company pension, • Minimum 31 days’ holiday (including bank holidays), • Life insurance, • Enhanced maternity/paternity, • Free onsite parking, • Friendly place to work, • Long-term service benefits including extra holidays and private medical insurance About ReAgent Chemical Services Limited ReAgent is a family-owned chemical manufacturer and supplier founded in 1977. We are a dynamic, ambitious, and fast-growing company with a friendly company culture. Our core values are to provide industry-leading customer service and high-quality products and ensure that everyone who works at ReAgent is happy. Just a few of the ways we do this is through open and honest communication, regular social events, and being a Living Hours and Living Wage Employer.