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Location: Cheshire – Hybrid / Flexible Working \n Hours: 3 days per week \n Reporting to: CEO \n Role: No.1 in Finance \n The Opportunity \n A growing, innovative Cheshire-based business is looking to appoint an experienced Part-Time Finance Manager to take full ownership of its finance function. This is a genuine hands-on No.1 Finance role, reporting directly to the CEO. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take ownership of the day-to-day finance operation while also helping to develop the processes, controls, reporting and financial infrastructure required to support the company's continued growth. \n This would suit a qualified finance manager or controller who enjoys working autonomously, is commercially minded and is comfortable operating in an environment where there is plenty to build and improve. The role is initially 3 days per week, with flexibility around how those days are worked. \n Key Responsibilities \n You will take ownership of the complete finance function, working closely with the CEO and senior stakeholders to ensure the business has accurate, timely and commercially useful financial information. \n Responsibilities will include: \n\n • Taking overall responsibility for the day-to-day finance function.\n, • Managing the accounts process and ensuring accurate and timely financial records.\n, • Producing monthly management accounts (accruals, prepayments, depreciations), and meaningful financial reporting for the CEO and Board.\n, • Prepare sales invoices, supplier bills, expenses, payment runs, AP, AP, process payroll for 10 employees\n, • Managing cash flow and working capital, providing clear visibility of the company's financial position.\n, • Leading budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.\n, • Maintaining and developing the company's financial model, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow forecasting.\n, • Developing appropriate finance processes, controls and procedures as the business grows.\n, • Identifying opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the finance function.\n, • Providing commercial financial insight to support business and investment decisions.\n, • Supporting the business with future funding and investment activity.\n, • Managing financial reporting requirements connected with grant funding and other external funding arrangements.\n, • Preparing supporting analysis, reconciliations and financial information for grant reporting.\n, • Working closely with the CEO and senior leadership team on financial performance, planning and business strategy.\n, • Ensuring the finance function remains scalable and fit for future growth.\n\n About You \n This is a role for someone who enjoys being close to the numbers and close to the business rather than managing from a distance. \n You are likely to be: \n\n • ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified finance professional.\n, • Experienced as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or No.1 Finance professional.\n, • Comfortable working autonomously and taking complete ownership of a finance function.\n, • Strong technically, with excellent management accounting and financial reporting skills.\n, • Experienced in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and cash flow management.\n, • Commercially aware, with the ability to turn financial information into useful business insight.\n, • Comfortable developing processes and controls rather than simply inheriting an established finance infrastructure.\n, • Confident working directly with a CEO, Board or senior leadership team.\n, • Highly organised, pragmatic and comfortable working in a changing environment.\n, • Experienced with Xero and Excel, or similar accounting and financial modelling systems.\n, • Experience of grant-funded, investment-backed high-growth businesses would be advantageous, but is not essential.\n\n Why This Role? \n This is an opportunity to become a key part of a growing business and have genuine influence over how the finance function develops. You will have considerable autonomy, direct access to the CEO and the opportunity to build a finance operation that supports the company's next stage of growth. \n The Package \n\n • £60,000 – £65,000 FTE, pro rata for 3 days per week\n, • 3 days per week\n, • 25 days holidays, plus banks pro rata\n, • Cheshire-based / Hybrid working\n, • No.1 Finance position reporting directly to the CEO\n\n

\n Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering exclusively on a retained basis with a fast growing, PE backed business based in Chester. \n This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the business, learning from a strong CFO and gaining exposure to international growth. \n The Financial Controller will be dynamic and innovative, seeking to make continual improvements to the business, making their own stamp on its controls and processes. \n As Financial Controller you will operate as a strong right hand to the CFO: enhancing the quality of work produced by the finance team, improving current financial controls & processes, and optimising data. You will add value across the wider organisation and drive positive change. \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Lead on technical accounting and month end, providing information for investors.\n, • Managing a small accounts team, including an assistant management accountant, supporting their continued learning and career development.\n, • Reviewing and evaluating existing financial controls and processes, creating a roadmap to enhance current practices, and continually building on these.\n, • Ensuring timely and accurate payments and cash collection through strong management of transactional finance.\n, • Leading on the monthly management accounts for the business, assisting and guiding the assistant management accountant.\n, • Building out the board pack and month end reporting.\n, • Taking a lead on revenue recognition to improve and automate reporting.\n, • Building, developing and maintaining robust financial models using Excel to support strategic decision-making and financial planning.\n, • Managing the regular cash flow forecasting process, whilst developing the existing cash flow model to ensure an accurate cash position is consistently established.\n, • Forming meaningful relationships with external stakeholders such as banks, auditors and tax advisors, taking the lead on the audit process each year.\n, • \n FP&A, business partnering and commercial financial management.Key Requirements: \n • CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified.\n, • \n Proven experience in a fast-paced environment. \n • \n Drive enhancements in efficiencies and continuous improvement initiatives. \n • Strong Communication skills.\n, • \n Ability to drive change and challenge status quo. \n • Analytical and technically proficient, with a detail-orientated approach to reporting MI across the finance function and the wider business.Benefits:\n, • Private equity backed business with ambitious plans to scale internationally.\n, • Direct exposure to the CFO and senior leadership team\n, • Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture\n, • 25 days holiday\n, • Based in Chester with flexibility and hybrid working if required.\n, • 37.5 hours per week\n, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays\n, • Statutory pension\n, • Bonus\n

PROJECT ACCOUNTANT – RENEWABLE ENERGY \n Chester | 4 Days Office / 1 Day Home | Permanent | International Business \n £65,000–£75,000 + Bonus & Benefits \n Are you a qualified accountant who enjoys getting close to projects, operations and the commercial side of a business? \n Do you like building things rather than simply inheriting someone else’s processes? \n We Do Group are partnering with a fast-growing international business operating within the Offshore Wind & Renewable Energy sector to recruit a newly created Project Accountant. \n This is a brilliant opportunity to join a business at an exciting stage of growth, with the chance to build their project finance and reporting processes from the ground up. \n About This Business \n The business operates across the global offshore wind industry, delivering complex project work for clients throughout the lifecycle of offshore wind projects. \n They have entities across the UK, US, Poland and Taiwan, with projects spanning multiple international locations. The finance function is developing alongside the wider business, creating plenty of opportunity for someone to come in, make improvements and genuinely shape how things are done. \n The Role! \n This isn't a role where you're walking into perfectly established processes and simply keeping them ticking over. \n You'll be responsible for helping build the project finance infrastructure from scratch, working closely with the Group Financial Controller, Project Managers and the commercial/bid teams. \n There’s a really good blend of project accounting, commercial finance, business partnering, reporting and process improvement. \n You'll be responsible for: \n\n • Building project-level reporting across the business\n, • Budget vs actuals and forecast-to-completion reporting\n, • Producing monthly project P&Ls with meaningful commercial commentary\n, • WIP calculations and project-level revenue recognition\n, • Monitoring project costs, margins, variances and commercial risks\n, • Purchase order controls and subcontractor cost tracking\n, • Project close-out analysis and feeding learnings into future projects\n, • Partnering with Project Managers across the UK and internationally\n, • Challenging and supporting operational teams around costs, resources and scope changes\n, • Supporting bids, tenders, pricing and project cost models\n, • Pressure-testing margins and commercial assumptions\n, • Improving systems, reporting and processes as the business continues to grow\n\n About You \n We're looking for someone who enjoys being more than just the person producing the numbers. \n You'll need to be comfortable working directly with Project Managers and operational teams, understanding what's happening on projects and translating that into meaningful financial information. \n Equally, you'll need the confidence to challenge when something doesn't look right. \n You'll be joining a growing environment, so we're looking for someone who likes creating structure, improving processes and figuring things out rather than needing everything to already be in place. \n Wish List \n\n • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified\n, • Experience working within a project-based business\n, • Ideally experience across Renewable Energy, Offshore Wind, Marine, Construction or Engineering\n, • Strong project accounting experience\n, • WIP and revenue recognition knowledge\n, • Budgeting, forecasting and project P&L experience\n, • Strong business partnering skills\n, • Comfortable challenging non-finance stakeholders\n, • Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills\n, • Experience building or improving reporting processes\n, • Exposure to bids, tenders or pricing would be a big advantage\n, • International or multi-currency experience would be useful\n, • Proactive, commercially minded and comfortable working in a growing environment\n\n Why Join? \n\n • £65,000–£75,000 base salary\n, • Discretionary bonus – Group performance scheme currently being developed\n, • 4 days in the office / 1 day working from home, with some flexibility\n, • Private healthcare\n, • 28 days holiday + bank holidays\n, • On-site parking\n, • Statutory pension\n, • Brand-new role you can genuinely shape\n, • Opportunity to build project finance processes from the ground up\n, • Work closely with the Group Financial Controller and senior leadership\n, • International exposure across a growing global business\n, • Commercial exposure alongside traditional project accounting\n, • Get involved with bids, pricing and decision-making\n, • Lots of process and systems improvement work\n

Commercial Financial Controller/ Qualified/ SME Business/ Part Time Role (22.5 Hours Per Week Over 3 Days)/ Progression to FD/ South Manchester/ Excellent Benefits Cheadle | 3 Days per Week (22.5 Hours) £70,000 - £80,000 Pro Rata Forge Talent is partnering exclusively with a market-leading, private equity-backed business entering an exciting new phase of growth. Having spent time with the leadership team, what stood out was the quality of the people, the clarity of the vision and the ambition for the future. With strong PE backing and a leading position in its market, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to make a genuine impact. We're seeking a commercially minded, hands-on Financial Controller who can combine strong financial control with commercial insight, partnering closely with the CEO, Board and investors to support the next stage of the company's growth. For the right person, this role offers a genuine pathway towards Finance Director as the business continues to scale. The Opportunity The role will evolve across two key phases. Phase 1 Strengthen the Finance Function The foundations are already in place, so the focus is on refining and enhancing existing processes rather than leading a major transformation. Key priorities will include: • Optimising month-end and reporting processes, • Enhancing board reporting and financial commentary, • Improving MI, data quality and financial insight, • Strengthening controls and governance, • Owning the numbers and providing meaningful analysis to stakeholders Phase 2 Drive Commercial Performance • Business partnering across Sales, Operations and the wider leadership team, • Revenue, margin and profitability analysis, • Customer and contract profitability reviews, • Commercial modelling, pricing and investment appraisals, • Strategic support to the CEO, Board and PE investors About You We're looking for someone who enjoys getting under the skin of a business, understanding what drives performance and using finance to influence decision-making. You'll be: • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, • Experienced within an SME environment, • Hands-on and comfortable operating in the detail when required, • Commercially focused, with strong FP&A, modelling or commercial finance experience, • Skilled in margin analysis, profitability reporting and business partnering, • Ideally familiar with stock accounting and inventory controls, • Experienced in ABC costing (highly desirable), • Confident presenting to Boards and PE investors, • Curious, proactive and capable of constructively challenging stakeholders This business isn't looking for fractional support. They're looking for someone who wants to become part of the team on a genuine part-time basis, with the opportunity to grow their role as the business grows. You'll also mentor a high-performing part-qualified accountant with significant potential. Package • £70,000 - £80,000 pro rata, • 22.5 hours per week (3 days), • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata), • Enhanced 5% pension contribution, • Life assurance, • Bupa cash plan This is an outstanding opportunity to join a successful PE-backed business with ambitious growth plans, work alongside an impressive leadership team and play a key role in shaping the future of the finance function and wider business. For a confidential discussion, please get in touch with Amber at Forge Talent. JBRP1_UKTJ

Head of Finance (Financial Controller) | Manufacturing & Distribution Warrington | £70,000 - £75,000 plus Bonus, Company Car & Excellent Benefits The Opportunity Zachary Daniels Finance are delighted to be partnering with an established international manufacturing and distribution business to appoint a Head of Finance (Financial Controller) for their UK operation based in Warrington. Reporting directly to the Managing Director and working closely with an established Group Finance function, this is the senior finance position for the UK business. While the contractual title is Financial Controller, the remit is very much that of a Head of Finance. This is an opportunity to become a trusted commercial partner, providing the insight that helps drive better business decisions across sales, operations, and the wider leadership team. We're looking for someone who doesn't simply report the numbers, but explains them. Someone who enjoys identifying trends, highlighting opportunities, challenging assumptions and helping the leadership team make better commercial decisions. If you're someone who enjoys asking 'why?', improving reporting and adding genuine commercial value, this could be an outstanding next step. The Role Leading a small finance team, you'll take ownership of the entire UK finance function while partnering closely with colleagues across Europe. Your responsibilities will include: • Leading all aspects of the finance function, ensuring robust financial controls and accurate reporting., • Producing monthly management accounts, forecasts and budgets for both UK leadership and Group Finance., • Providing commercial insight and analysis to support strategic decision making., • Developing meaningful sales, margin and profitability reporting to identify trends and opportunities., • Monitoring customer rebates and ensuring accurate financial reporting., • Overseeing credit control, purchasing and cash management., • Managing month end close and statutory reporting requirements., • Supporting payroll, employee benefits, company car administration and wider HR administration., • Working closely with external auditors, HMRC and banking partners., • Developing processes, improving reporting and continuously strengthening financial controls., • Leading and developing a small finance team. What We're Looking For We're looking for an experienced Financial Controller, Head of Finance or Finance Manager who enjoys being involved in the detail but is equally comfortable influencing senior stakeholders. You'll ideally bring: • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)., • Experience leading a finance function within manufacturing, distribution, wholesale or another product-led business., • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to interpret financial data and influence decision making., • Experience of management reporting, budgeting and forecasting., • Excellent Excel and analytical skills., • A proactive, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail., • Confidence communicating with stakeholders across all levels of the business, including international colleagues. We're looking for someone who enjoys partnering with operational leaders, providing commercial insight and influencing business performance. Industry experience is less important than the ability to add value through strong analysis, commercial thinking and relationship building. The Package • £70,000 to £75,000 basic salary, • 10-15% annual bonus, • Company car, • Private family healthcare, • Pension, • Life assurance, • Hybrid working Why Apply? This is an opportunity to become a genuine business partner to the Managing Director rather than simply producing financial reports. You'll join a successful international business with the backing of a larger international group while retaining the autonomy and influence that comes with leading finance for the UK operation. Zachary Daniels Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy. Specialising in Retail, Consumer, Leisure, Hospitality, Supply Chain, Facilities Management and Executive Search. Our client welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. BH36992 JBRP1_UKTJ

Financial Controller role to support Finance Director in a rapidly expanding manufacturing company, focusing on monthly accounts, consolidation, variance analysis, budgeting, and cost reviews.

Finance Controller – Part Time (3 Days per Week) Location: Broughton / Hybrid Working Salary: Up to £55,000 pro rata, depending on experience Howard James Recruitment are working with an exciting and rapidly growing technology-led business to recruit an experienced Finance Controller. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional looking for a broad and hands-on role within an innovative and fast-paced environment. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of the finance function, working closely with senior leadership and playing a key role in supporting strategic growth plans. The successful candidate will enjoy a varied role, covering everything from day-to-day finance operations through to board reporting, forecasting and financial planning. The Role Key responsibilities will include: Bookkeeping & Day-to-Day Finance Managing day-to-day accounting processes using Xero, including invoicing, supplier payments, expenses and reconciliations Overseeing accounts payable and receivable processes Managing expenses and company card processes Processing payroll and liaising with external payroll providers Maintaining accurate financial records and controls Management Accounts & Reporting Running month-end processes including accruals, prepayments and reconciliations Producing monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting Providing variance analysis against budgets and previous periods Maintaining a clean and accurate trial balance Financial Planning & Business Support Producing board and management reporting packs Supporting cash flow forecasting and financial modelling Assisting with strategic decision-making by providing financial insight and analysis Supporting fundraising activities and investor reporting where required Compliance & Financial Controls Supporting year-end audit and statutory reporting processes Managing VAT returns, corporation tax and external advisor relationships Ensuring compliance with HMRC and Companies House requirements Reviewing and improving financial systems, controls and processes About You We are looking for someone who can combine strong technical accounting skills with commercial awareness. You will ideally have: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification 3–7 years post-qualified experience Experience producing management accounts and managing month-end processes Strong understanding of reconciliations, VAT and financial controls Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders Previous experience using Xero would be advantageous Desirable Experience Experience working within a growing SME, technology or start-up environment Experience supporting grant claims or R&D tax processes Package Part-time role – 3 days per week, with potential to increase to full time in the future Hybrid working available 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata) Pension scheme If you are looking for a varied and rewarding role where you can make a real impact and help shape a growing finance function, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration