Below is a typical job description for a Finance Manager which we hope you find useful. If you need any assistance with recruiting a Finance Manager in Lancashire or North Manchester we would love to hear from you.

A Finance Manager is responsible for the day to day financial management of a company, organisation or division / profit centre of a larger business. Typically the role will report into a Finance Director of a medium to large business or Managing Director of a small business.

Job description

• Management of the finance function and finance team to ensure daily, weekly and monthly reporting requirements are met
• Preparation of monthly management account pack, weekly cash flows, forecasting and annual budgets to the defined timescales
• Undertaking and managing the Balance Sheet reconciliation process
• Timely production of statutory accounts and contact with auditors
• VAT return preparation and HMRC / compliance matters
• Supporting AP, AR and payroll

Person Specification

Typical qualities of a successful Finance Manager include:

• An ability manage a team of accounts staff
• Prioritize and manage reporting deadlines
• Liaising confidently with different departments
• At least 5+ years of experience in a finance role