Finance ManagerBased in Stoke-on-TrentUp to £70,000 DOE

Your new company We are seeking a technically competent, proactive and commercially minded Financial Controller to join a dynamic business. This is a hands-on role, ideal for a qualified accountant looking to take ownership of financial operations and drive performance across the business.Your new role

• Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Produce monthly management accounts and full monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Manage a team of 6 staff across 2 sites, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and development
• Liaise with external auditors, banks, and HMRC to ensure compliance and smooth operations
• Implement and maintain robust financial controls and procedures
• Support senior leadership with strategic financial insights and decision-making
• Monitor project costs, margins, and profitability across multiple sites
• Ensure compliance with CIS, VAT, and other industry-specific regulations
• Drive system and process improvements to enhance efficiency and reporting
• Oversee Sage payroll monthly
• Oversee the purchase ledger, make supplier bank payments, manage company bank accounts online
• Oversee the maintenance of fixed asset and hire-purchase registers
• Liaise with auditors and tax advisors, director's financial advisor, insurance brokers, bank managers, IT support companies, telecoms and broadband providers
• Manage the finance software and implement controls and procedures as identified and required.
• Annual preparation of draft statutory accounts and maintaining Companies House records.

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)
• Proven experience in a similar role as a Finance Manager
• High level of IT literacy
• Team management experience with excellent communication skills
• High level of attention to detail, ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast-moving environment.
• Commercially aware with proven problem-solving skills and self-motivated driving force for systems improvements
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• High level of proficiency in accounting software and Excel
• Ability to work on-site and collaborate closely with operational teams

• Competitive salary up to £70,000 based on experience
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• On-site work
• Supportive team environment with real impact on business performance