Finance Manager

A growing and well-established manufacturing business is looking to appoint a Finance Manager to take full ownership of the finance function for a key business unit.

This is a high-visibility role, working closely with senior leadership (including MD and CFO level), offering influence and the opportunity to drive financial performance and improve processes.

The Role

This is a hands-on Finance Manager role where you'll be responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, supporting operational decision-making, and ensuring strong financial control.

You'll act as a key link between finance and operations, providing insight and challenge to support business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close process and produce monthly management accounts

• Prepare and post journals, including accruals and prepayments

• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations

• Deliver monthly flash reports and weekly KPI reporting

• Oversee accounts payable, including payment run approvals

• Monitor accounts receivable, identifying and escalating risk

• Prepare quarterly VAT returns and support audit requirements

• Assist with payroll processes where required

• Partner with operational teams to provide financial insight and support decision-making About You

• Qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

• Experience in a similar Finance Manager role

• Background in manufacturing, engineering, or a fast-paced environment preferred

• Strong Excel skills and high attention to detail

• Able to work to tight deadlines and manage competing priorities

• Confident engaging with stakeholders across finance and operations

• ERP system experience What's on Offer

• Full ownership of a business unit finance function

• High exposure to senior leadership

• Opportunity to influence and improve processes

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Hybrid and Flexi-time