We are seeking a hands-on, commercially aware Finance Manager to lead day-to-day financial operations and support strategic decision-making. This role requires strong technical finance skills, the ability to work closely with manufacturing, operations and sales, and a proactive mindset to improve systems, reporting, and business performance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Financial Planning & Analysis
o Lead the budgeting and forecasting process across departments
o Provide regular financial performance reports and insightful analysis to senior leadership
o Monitor key financial KPIs, margins, and cost structures to drive profitability
* Month-End & Financial Reporting
o Own the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
o Prepare management accounts with variance analysis and commentary
o Support statutory reporting and year-end audit preparation
* Team Management & Development
o Supervise, mentor, and support a small finance team of two
o Review and improve transactional processes (AR, AP, payroll, bank recs)
* Cash Flow & Working Capital Management
o Monitor cash flow daily, and produce short- and long-term cash forecasts
o Work with suppliers and customers to manage payment terms and collections
* Business Partnering
o Collaborate with operations and commercial teams to evaluate financial impact of operational decisions
o Support pricing, costing, and capex decisions with data-driven input
* Systems & Controls
o Strengthen internal controls, financial procedures, and documentation
o Identify opportunities to automate reporting and improve financial systems (e.g., ERP, Excel models)
Candidate Requirements:
* Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with post-qualification experience in an SME or mid-sized business
* Strong management accounting and budgeting experience, ideally in a product or manufacturing environment
* Excellent Excel skills and experience with accounting/ERP systems (e.g., Sage, NetSuite, SAP, etc.)
* Demonstrated ability to manage a small team and improve finance processes
* Commercially minded with a focus on business improvement and cost control
* Strong communication skills and ability to influence non-finance stakeholders
Desirable:
* Experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or technology infrastructure business
* Experience with stock management, costing, or project accounting
* Exposure to international transactions (FX, multi-currency accounts)
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