Finance Manager Fulwood, Preston On Site 38,000pa Overview: We are looking for a proactive and hands-on Finance Manager to support our Directors across multiple businesses. This is a great opportunity to lead a small finance team and play a key role in the financial management and strategic planning of the group.Key Responsibilities:Support the Directors across several businesses with all aspects of finance.Lead and manage a small finance team.Prepare and consolidate accounts for group companies.Manage month-end close processes and external reporting.Assist with tax filings, compliance, and liaise with external advisors.Support the management team with budgets, forecasts, and PandL reviews.Deliver detailed monthly profit and loss and balance sheet reports to Directors.Analyse financial data for weekly and monthly forecasting.Prepare weekly cash flow statements and manage cash across group companies.Assist in the preparation of year-end and statutory accounts.Respond to financial queries and provide data-driven insights.Conduct internal audits, including fixed asset reviews.Review financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance.Payroll knowledge is a plus.Support Health and Safety checks and employee onboarding (with external HR support).What We''re Looking For:Qualified or QBE (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).Solid understanding of management and financial accounting.Experience working independently and taking ownership.Strong attention to detail and ability to work across multiple b