Finance & Operations Manager

Warrington

£45,000 – £50,000

We are partnering with a successful and growing SME to recruit an experienced Finance & Operations Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the business at an exciting stage of its growth, where you'll play a key role in shaping its future success.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll become a valued member of the Senior Management Team, with the autonomy to make a real impact across the business. This is far more than a traditional finance role, you'll have the opportunity to influence operational improvements, streamline processes and contribute to strategic decision-making.

If you're looking for a varied, hands-on position where no two days are the same, and you enjoy working across finance, operations and business improvement, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Key Responsibilities

Finance

• Take ownership of the day-to-day financial management of the business, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and strong financial controls.

• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports and cash flow forecasts to support business planning and decision-making.

• Work closely with the Managing Director to monitor business performance, identify trends and highlight risks or opportunities.

• Manage the sales and purchase ledgers, ensuring invoices, payments and reconciliations are completed accurately and on time.

• Oversee the company's credit control process, maintaining healthy cash flow while building positive relationships with customers.

• Continuously review and improve financial processes, systems and reporting to support the growth of the business.

Operations

• Support the smooth day-to-day running of the business by taking ownership of key operational processes and internal projects.

• Work across departments to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, simplify processes and enhance communication.

• Develop and maintain clear (SOPs) to promote consistency across the business.

• Manage relationships with IT, telecoms and other key service providers, ensuring issues are resolved promptly and services remain effective.

• Oversee Health & Safety compliance, company insurance and other business compliance requirements.

• Ensure company data is maintained accurately and supports business and marketing activities.

People & Business Support

• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding and induction activities to ensure a positive employee experience.

• Maintain HR records, systems and documentation in line with company policies and current legislation.

• Support managers with general HR administration and help ensure compliance with employment legislation and GDPR requirements.

• Assist in coordinating employee training and development activities.

• Contribute to Senior Management Team discussions, providing financial and operational insight to support business decisions.

• Support future business growth, including process improvements, system developments and integration of new opportunities where required.

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