RPS Recruitment is a leading global recruitment partner specializing in the aerospace and defence industries. With key operations across the UK, EU, and the US, we have quickly established ourselves as a trusted partner for some of the world’s largest engineering organizations. Following our continued expansion, we have recently opened new offices in Pasadena, California, and are seeking a skilled Finance Manager / Director to join our dynamic team in Manchester.

As the Finance Manager / Director, you will report directly to the CEO and be responsible for all financial control and accounting aspects. This includes general ledger, cost accounting, cash management, accounts payable/receivable, credit control, fixed assets, and payroll. You will play a crucial role in the operational accounting and long-term financial planning of the organization, supporting our global growth through strategic financial leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reporting directly to the CEO on strategic projects including revenue growth, cost control,
• profit optimization, and process improvements.
• Oversee daily accounting and finance functions, ensuring efficiency and eliminating non-value-added activities.
• Manage and review monthly closing activities and financial reporting for internal
• management.
• Ensure compliance with all company and regulatory requirements through meticulous
• attention to detail.
• Provide strategic data interpretation and problem-solving in a dynamic sales environment.
• Maintain internal controls over financial reporting and liaise on financial statements.
• Support global projects and analyses as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related business field.
• Extensive accounting and finance experience, preferably in a service-led organization.
• Proficiency in Xero accounting software (or similar) and advanced MS Excel skills.
• Strong analytical abilities, documentation skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in lean business support principles and intercompany accounting.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• High ethical standards and the ability to maintain objectivity across all levels of the
• organization.

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a strategic financial leadership role within a growing global company. If you are a proactive, hands-on finance professional with a passion for driving business success, we want to hear from you!