Finance Manager
ReAgent Chemicals · Runcorn, England ·
Term: Full-Time, Permanent Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below. Location: On-site Hours of employment: 08:30 to 16:50, Monday to Friday Description of
the role
Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Finance Manager to support the Finance Director in leading and developing our finance function. This is a key role, responsible for the day-to-day management of the finance team and ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective controls, and strong commercial support across the business.
Were looking for a hands-on individual who enjoys developing people, improving processes, solving problems, and helping the business make informed decisions.
Responsibilities
Lead, support, and develop the finance team. Manage day-to-day finance operations. Accurate and timely reporting, reconciliations, and ledger management. Prepare management accounts, forecasts, cash flow reporting, and financial analysis.
Manage debtors, creditors, credit control, and payment processes. Work with operational teams to improve stock management, margins, and profitability. Identify and implement process improvements. Ensure compliance with VAT, HMRC, audit, and statutory reporting requirements.
Support year-end, external audits, and deputise for the FD when required. Required
Skills and Experience
Previous experience in a Finance Manager or similar role within an SME manufacturing or production environment. Experience leading and developing finance teams. Strong commercial awareness, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. Strong Excel skills and experience using financial accounting software, ideally Sage. Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business.
Experience of process improvement and intercompany accounting. Desired Experience: Knowledge of US accounting requirements would be advantageous.
Qualifications
AAT qualified, part-qualified or fully qualified ACCA / CIMA, or equivalent finance experience. Salary: £45,000 per annum
Benefits
Eligible for a discretionary bonus of up to 10%, linked to agreed KPIs and performance targets Generous company pension Minimum 31 days holiday (including bank holidays) Life insurance Enhanced maternity / paternity Free onsite parking Friendly place to work Long-term service benefits including extra holidays and private medical insurance About ReAgent Chemical Services Limited ReAgent is a family-owned chemical manufacturer and supplier founded in 1977.
We are a dynamic, ambitious, and fast-growing company with a friendly company culture. Our core values are to provide industry-leading customer service and high-quality products and ensure that everyone who works at ReAgent is happy. xjlbheb Just a few of the ways we do this is through open and honest communication, regular social events, and being a Living Hours and Living Wage Employer.