The role is well-suited to someone with solid finance experience who is ready to broaden their scope, take ownership of end-to-end processes, and contribute to continuous improvement across the finance function and support with commercial finance. Client Details I''m partnering exclusively with a highly successful and financially strong Cheshire-based business as they continue to expand their finance team. Description Financial Operations Managing day-to-day finance activities including AP/AR, general ledger postings, journals, accruals, prepayments, and fixed asset management while ensuring accurate financial records. Management Reporting Supporting monthly management accounts, preparing balance sheet reconciliations, analysing variances, and providing commentary for senior management and Group Finance. Budgeting and Forecasting Annual budgets and ongoing forecasts, validating assumptions, coordinating departmental inputs, and preparing variance analysis. Compliance and Controls Preparing audit schedules, ensuring adherence to internal controls, supporting VAT returns and compliance tasks, and improving financial governance through better processes. Business Partnering Working with operational and commercial teams to provide financial insight, monitor costs, support contract evaluations, and communicate financial information clearly. Continuous Improvement Enhancing financial processes, supporting system or reporting improvements, and contributing to wider finance projects ..... full job details .....