Finance Manager

Up to £80,000 per annum (depending on skills and abilities)

Permanent role onsite

Commutable from Wrexham, Chester, Buckley, Deeside, Connah's Quay

Working hours: M-F 8am -4pm

Benefits:

• Performance bonus

• Enhanced pension (employer contributions 6.5%)

Why you'll love this role:

• Senior role with real influence on business performance

• Exposure to international operations

• Opportunity to lead change, improve processes, and grow a team

• Potential for company secretary duties and director-level responsibility

The role:

Out client is looking for a hands-on, commercially minded Finance Manager to take ownership of finance operations across multiple UK entities within a fast-paced aerospace services business.

This is a senior, high-visibility role where you'll work closely with site leadership and international stakeholders, shaping financial strategy, improving operational performance, and ensuring strong governance across a £20m+ UK operation.

Responsibilities:

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning with operational teams

• Own the month-end close and UK reporting into Group systems

• Be the key UK finance contact for Head Office

• Oversee payroll, cash flow forecasting, and day-to-day banking

• Manage VAT, tax compliance, statutory accounts, and audits

• Act as local lead for SAP finance systems

• Drive process improvements and stronger financial controls

• Lead, mentor, and develop a small finance team

Candidate requirements:

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)

• Strong background in audit or financial control (Big Four experience a plus)

• Confident operating in a fast-moving, deadline-driven environment

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• SAP finance systems knowledge

• Previous team leadership experience

• Willingness to travel nationally and adhoc internationally

• Payroll and/or ADP experience (desirable)

Additional skills/job titles: UK Finance Manager, Regional Finance Manager, Country Finance Manager, Site Finance Manager (Multi-site)

Note: If this job is not for you but you are looking for a new opportunity, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

To Apply:

This vacancy is advertised by Travail Employment Group who are acting as an Employment Agency.

Once you click to apply for this job your application will be immediately received by Travail Employment Group. If your application is successful a consultant will be in contact with you within the next 7 days. If we have not contacted you within 7 days you may not have been successful for this position but please feel free to give us a call to discuss similar roles.

All candidates registering with Travail Employment Group will need to provide proof of identity, and evidence of any experience, training and qualifications our client considers necessary for this position.

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