Finance Manager

Salary: £65,000

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

A leading organisation in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Finance Manager to play a pivotal role in supporting business-critical decisions through accurate and timely financial management. This position offers you the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders, influence key strategic outcomes, and develop your career within a supportive environment that values collaboration and professional growth. With a competitive salary of £65,000 and the chance to lead a dedicated team, this role provides an excellent platform for those who are passionate about finance and eager to make a meaningful impact.

What you'll do:

• Preparing comprehensive financial reports, profit and loss statements, and detailed variance analysis for management review within the business unit.
• Interpret complex financial data and present clear, persuasive analysis that provides actionable insights and recommendations to guide critical decision-making processes.
• Act as a trusted financial business partner for internal stakeholders, ensuring open communication channels and building dependable relationships across departments.
• Manage year-end accounting activities and control processes to guarantee compliance with statutory requirements and uphold high standards of accuracy.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly accounts, budgets, and forecasts, ensuring all outputs are delivered on time and meet organisational expectations for precision.
• Produce regular performance indicator reports as well as ad-hoc analyses requested by management to support operational improvements and strategic planning.
• Prepare and submit monthly cash flow forecasts and budgets that underpin robust financial planning throughout the business unit.
• Liaise with external auditors during audit cycles, managing information requests efficiently while maintaining positive professional relationships.
• Assess financial risks associated with new products or capital expenditure proposals, providing thorough appraisals that inform investment decisions.
• Lead, develop, and motivate a small team by conducting regular performance reviews, offering guidance, and supporting their achievement of individual objectives.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Demonstrated experience in preparing detailed financial reports, profit and loss statements, budgets, and forecasts within a commercial environment is essential for success in this role.
• Proven ability to interpret complex financial data sets and communicate clear insights effectively to both finance professionals and non-finance stakeholders alike.
• Experience acting as a trusted business partner within an organisation by building dependable relationships across multiple departments is highly desirable.
• A track record of managing audits-including liaising with external auditors-and ensuring compliance with statutory accounting requirements is required.
• Strong organisational skills are necessary for overseeing multiple concurrent tasks such as monthly reporting cycles, budget submissions, cash flow forecasting, and ad-hoc analysis requests from management.
• Excellent interpersonal abilities are needed for leading a small team; previous experience conducting performance reviews or mentoring staff members would be advantageous.
• A proactive approach towards identifying potential risks in investment proposals or new product launches is important for safeguarding organisational interests.
• Advanced proficiency in relevant financial software packages (such as Excel or ERP systems) will enable you to deliver high-quality outputs efficiently.
• Professional qualifications such as ACA/ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent) are preferred but not mandatory if supported by substantial practical experience.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates