Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Up to £80,000 per annum (depending on skills and abilities)

Permanent role onsite

Commutable from Wrexham, Chester, Buckley, Deeside, Connah's Quay

Working hours: M-F 8am
-4pm

• Performance bonus
• Enhanced pension (employer contributions 6.5%)

• Senior role with real influence on business performance
• Exposure to international operations
• Opportunity to lead change, improve processes, and grow a team
• Potential for company secretary duties and director-level responsibility

Our client is looking for a hands‑on, commercially‑minded Finance Manager to take ownership of finance operations across multiple UK entities within a fast‑paced aerospace services business. This is a senior, high‑visibility role where you'll work closely with site leadership and international stakeholders, shaping financial strategy, improving operational performance, and ensuring strong governance across a £20m+ UK operation.

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning with operational teams.
• Own the month‑end close and UK reporting into Group systems.
• Be the key UK finance contact for Head Office.
• Oversee payroll, cash flow forecasting, and day‑to‑day banking.
• Manage VAT, tax compliance, statutory accounts, and audits.
• Act as local lead for SAP finance systems.
• Drive process improvements and stronger financial controls.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a small finance team.

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong background in audit or financial control (Big Four experience a plus).
• Confident operating in a fast‑moving, deadline‑driven environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• SAP finance systems knowledge.
• Previous team leadership experience.
• Willingness to travel nationally and ad‑hoc internationally.
• Payroll and/or ADP experience (desirable).

• UK Finance Manager
• Regional Finance Manager
• Country Finance Manager
• Site Finance Manager (Multi‑site)

Note: If this job is not for you but you are looking for a new opportunity, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.