Finance Manager
Posted 2 weeks ago by Forge Talent
£350 Per day
Undetermined
Undetermined
Chester, England, United Kingdom
Summary: We’re seeking a dynamic Finance Manager to join our fast-paced team in Chester, focusing on driving financial performance and gaining leadership experience in a growing business. This hands-on role involves managing monthly accounts, cashflow forecasting, and collaborating with non-finance teams. The position offers a day rate of approximately £350 for a minimum of three months. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or studying towards it, with strong Excel skills and experience in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead monthly management accounts – P&L, balance sheet, cashflow and overheads (using SAGE)
- Deliver accurate weekly MI reporting with clear commentary on revenue, margin, and productivity
- Own the full balance sheet and lead monthly reviews with the Head of Finance
- Manage cashflow forecasting and intercompany reconciliations
- Collaborate with non-finance teams to drive insight and performance
- Support year-end audits and ensure strong financial controls
- Lead and develop a small finance team
- Drive process improvements and contribute to wider finance projects
Key Skills:
- ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or studying towards it
- Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, modelling)
- Experience producing management accounts and working in a fast-paced environment
- Great communicator with a proactive, can-do attitude
- Organised, detail-focused, and ready to step up
Salary (Rate): £350 daily
City: Chester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Finance
We’re looking for a dynamic Finance Manager to join our fast-paced team in Chester. This is a hands-on role offering a great opportunity to drive financial performance and build leadership experience in a growing business. Day rate circo £350 - 3 months minimum
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Lead monthly management accounts – P&L, balance sheet, cashflow and overheads (using SAGE)
- Deliver accurate weekly MI reporting with clear commentary on revenue, margin, and productivity
- Own the full balance sheet and lead monthly reviews with the Head of Finance
- Manage cashflow forecasting and intercompany reconciliations
- Collaborate with non-finance teams to drive insight and performance
- Support year-end audits and ensure strong financial controls
- Lead and develop a small finance team
- Drive process improvements and contribute to wider finance projects
What You’ll Bring:
- ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or studying towards it
- Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, modelling)
- Experience producing management accounts and working in a fast-paced environment
- Great communicator with a proactive, can-do attitude
- Organised, detail-focused, and ready to step up