Finance Manager - Runcorn

Finance Manager - Runcorn

Term: Full-Time, Permanent

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.

We're 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. 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.