Finance Manager

Wirral, Merseyside, United Kingdom

Job Description

This newly created Finance Manager (No 1 UK role) postion will lead the setup of a cross-border finance function for a fast paced, high growth manufacturing business operating in the UK and France. Reporting directly to the CEO, the role involves building standalone reporting, controlling, and accounting systems.

  • Build and lead a standalone finance function across UK and France
  • Oversee financial reporting, controlling, and cash/inventory management across both sites
  • Manage external accounting partners and coordinate with local finance teams
  • Support ERP transition from SAP to Microsoft Dynamics and lead finance-related IT strategy
  • Ensure compliance with UK GAAP (and ideally French standards) and deliver consolidated financial reporting to shareholders
  • Contribute to strategic planning as part of a cross-border leadership team, reporting directly to the CEO
Shape a new cross-border finance function from the ground upLead transformation in a fast paced, high-growth business
  • Strong understanding of balance sheets, UK GAAP (French accounting knowledge a plus)
  • Experience in building finance functions or working in carve-out scenarios
  • Fluent French is highly desirable due to local documentation and team interaction
  • Manufacturing experience is helpful but not essential
  • Willingness to travel occasionally and work on-site regularly
The client is a newly carved-out, standalone business in the manufacturing sector, previously part of a larger group. With production sites in both the UK and across Europe, the company is undergoing a strategic transformation-building its own cross-border leadership team, systems, and culture. The leadership is entrepreneurial, agile, and focused on scaling operations independently, with a strong emphasis on cultural integration and operational excellence.
  • Flexible salary for the right person
  • Competitive benefits package
  • Opportunity to join a fast paced & growing business at the start of their new journey

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3976367
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    £75,000 per year
  • Employment Status
    Full Time
  • Job Location
    Wirral, Merseyside, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned