Finance ManagerNeston, Cheshire£52,800 Monday - Friday (Flexibility)We''re recruiting for a Finance Manager to join a specialist engineering business operating across the UK, Germany and the US.This is a key hire, reporting directly to the Managing Director, where you''ll take ownership of the finance function while supporting group-level reporting and wider business operations.The RoleThis is a predominantly finance-led position, with occasional involvement in wider business support when required.You''ll be responsible for:Producing monthly management accounts with analysis and commentaryManaging cashflow forecasting and PandL reportingSupporting group accounts and reporting across multiple entitiesPreparing year-end accounts and audit packsOverseeing sales invoicing, purchase orders and credit controlSubmitting VAT returns, payroll and HMRC requirementsWorking with Sage 50 for day-to-day finance operationsDriving process improvements across finance and systemsAbout YouWe''re looking for someone who enjoys working in a hands-on SME environment and wants to take ownership of finance within a growing business.You''ll ideally have:ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or part-qualifiedExperience within an engineering or manufacturing environment (preferred)Strong management accounting and cashflow experienceExposure to group accounts or multi-entity reporting (desirable)Experience using Sage 50Strong Excel and IT skillsA proactive, organised and detail-focused approachThe OpportunityTake