Job Description

FINANCE MANAGER

IMMEDIATE STARTMANCHESTER OFFICE BASED

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee the company's financial operations and support strategic decision-making at senior leadership level. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, taxation, compliance, and team leadership.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical accounting expertise, commercial awareness, and the ability to provide clear financial insight to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Management

Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts in line with UK accounting standards

Analyse financial performance, monitor variances, and provide actionable insights to senior management

Maintain fixed asset registers and ensure accurate depreciation records

Support year-end processes and liaise with external accountants

Budgeting & Forecasting

Lead the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts

Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis with corrective recommendations

Support financial planning and decision-making with updated projections

Cash Flow & Financial Planning

Oversee cash flow, working capital, and treasury management

Prepare and manage cash flow forecasts to ensure adequate liquidity

Manage intercompany loans and Directors' Loan Accounts (DLA)

Work with management to identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities

Taxation & Compliance

Oversee VAT, PAYE, CIS, Corporation Tax, P11Ds, and statutory filings

Prepare and submit VAT returns and ensure VAT is fully reconciled

Liaise with HMRC and external tax advisors

Advise the Managing Director on tax-efficient strategies and regulatory changes

Internal Controls & Risk Management

Develop, implement, and monitor financial policies, procedures, and internal controls

Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies

Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements

Financial Strategy & Decision Support

Provide strategic financial advice to Directors on investments and business decisions

Assess the financial viability of new projects and opportunities

Prepare financial models and business case analysis

Systems & Sage Responsibilities

Maintain Sage Accounts and Sage Payroll (weekly and monthly PAYE)

Ensure month-end and year-end close processes are completed accurately

Set up and manage finance agreements and hire purchase transactions

Ensure all transactions are correctly coded by division

Bank & Balance Sheet Reconciliations

Reconcile company bank accounts and credit cards

Investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly

Team Leadership

Lead, mentor, and develop two finance team members

Foster a high-performance, deadline-driven finance function

Conduct performance reviews and support professional development

Qualifications & Experience

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent) QBE also encouraged to apply

Proven experience in a senior finance or finance management role

Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards and statutory reporting

Experience with group companies and multi-currency environments

CIS experience essential

Strong Excel skills and proficiency in Sage (Accounts & Payroll)

Experience using Construction Manager preferred

Key Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

High attention to detail and financial integrity

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Confident communicator with strong leadership skills

Commercially minded with a strategic outlook

Benefits

Free on-site staff parking (From May)

3% employer pension contribution

21 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus 8 bank holidays

Holiday Salary sacrifice scheme (up to 3 days)

If you are interested in this exciting role, please send a CV and covering letter and current salary expectation to Rachel.Dennie@rigg-tech.com

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Referral programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person