Group Finance Manager - 12 Month Contract

My Plc client, with its flagship HO based in Nantwich, Cheshire, is the UK market leader in its specialist Distribution/Logistics sector markets. A technically strong qualified Group Accounting Manager is required within the Central Finance Team on an initial 12-month fixed term Contract basis to cover for maternity leave. Strong prospects of this initial Contract role turning into a longer term Perm career opportunity if desired by both parties. My client seeks a high calibre ACA/ACCA with previous Plc accounting experience, gained either within Practice and/or in Industry/Commerce. You will need to be available to start by January/February 2026. This will be a hybrid role with 3 days per week operating at the Nantwich Group HO within the Central Finance Team with the other 2 days on a flexible WFH basis.

Reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller, key duties/responsibilities will include:

• Head up a small qualified Group Accounts team.
• Production of consolidated month end Management Accounts.
• Input into compilation of the year end Plc Statutory Accounts.
• Input into Group Budgeting & Forecasting.
• Cashflow management.
• Support to the Tax team re Tax Computations.
• Proactive input to ongoing Financial Systems improvement initiatives and other financial projects.

Candidate profile: Qualified ACA/ACCA. Plc Accounting/Reporting experience, gained in either Practice and/or Industry. Technically sound with strong Systems/Excel skills. Confident and assured with good interpersonal skills, capable of liaising effectively at all levels across the Organisation. Critically, available by January/February 2026, to start either in the New Year or by beginning of March latest. Live within reasonable commutable driving range to be able to be based for 3 days per week at the Nantwich HO.

Package: £75k-£85k PAYE on client payroll. Completion Bonus - 10% of salary Pension scheme Health Insurance Life Assurance 28 days + statutory holidays. As stated, this is a fixed term 12 month Contract with a Completion Bonus paid at the end of this period - however, if desired by both sides there would be a strong prospect of this turning into a longer term exciting Perm career opportunity operating within this v successful and growing market-leading Plc Group who are a highly respected leading employer within the region.

Please send your CV in strictest confidence to Morgan Financial Search, the advising consultants - all relevant applicants can expect a prompt response.