Finance Manager

| Finance Manager | High-Growth SME |c £50k to £60k + Share Options | Cheshire | Hybrid (4 days office / 1 remote)

Axon Moore is thrilled to partner with a fast-growth, entrepreneurial SME with a £35m turnover and an impressive increase in revenue planned for next year. I'm seeking a qualified account who is ready to step up and make a real impact in an operational and visible Finance Manager's role. You'll lead a small team and report to a commercially focused FD.

This is a high-impact role offering exposure to senior stakeholders, involvement in FP&A, business partnering, and process improvement. With a planned exit ahead, share options will provide a generous incentive and career-defining exposure!!

• Prepare accurate and timely management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow), including FX reporting.
• Analyse financial performance and deliver insightful variance analysis.
• Produce clear reports with commentary to support strategic decisions.

• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasts with department heads.
• Maintain financial models for short- and long-term planning.
• Ensure budgetary control and cost efficiency across the business.

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support commercial pricing decisions.
• Analyse product and customer profitability, including gross and contribution margins.

• Partner with Sales and E-commerce teams, providing financial insights.
• Support strategic projects, including new initiatives and product launches.
• Collaborate with operations, warehouse, and supply chain on performance improvements.

• Enhance reporting systems (Power BI & Sage X3) and internal controls.
• Drive continuous process improvements and ensure accounting compliance.

• Oversee cash forecasting and maintain strong liquidity.
• Manage working capital and support treasury activities.

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• 2+ years' experience in management accounting or FP&A, ideally in a high-growth or SME setting.

To apply for this role, please follow the link below, and for more information, please contact Maria @Axon Moore