Finance Manager

Ascent Recruitment is pleased to partner exclusively with a market-leading business in Cheshire to appoint a commercially minded and ambitious Finance Manager.

This broad role reports to an outstanding Finance Director and offers clear progression (to Financial Controller and future equity), a brilliant culture, and hands-on involvement and commercial input across a group of companies.

This is a fantastic opportunity for either an ambitious Management Accountant to step into their first Finance Manager role, or a Finance Manager looking for a new challenge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own month-end and year-end reporting, including group consolidation and balance sheet reconciliations
• Produce MI packs, KPI analysis, budgets, and cash flow forecasts
• Maintain and enhance the control/reporting framework
• Partner with leadership teams to drive business planning and performance
• Evaluate acquisitions and investments, including financial modelling and due diligence
• Lead or support various strategic finance projects
• Manage a small team

About You:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified
• Highly organised, proactive, and driven
• Strong communicator with a commercial mindset
• P&L and Balance sheet experience

Salary and Benefits:

• £60,000-£70,000 DOE
• Hybrid working
• 25 days holiday, plus bank
• Excellent progression opportunities to Financial Controller and equity

If you're ready to step into a dynamic, growth-focused finance role, apply now.