Senior Finance & Operations Manager
Location: Paisley | On-site | Full-time
A well-established Scottish manufacturer operating internationally is seeking a hands-on Finance & Operations professional to take ownership of the finance function while supporting wider business operations. Reporting directly to the Directors, this role is central to financial control, compliance, and operational efficiency within a fast-paced SME environment.
Key Responsibilities
Working alongside the company account to file reports and manage finances, including monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, cash flow forecasting, and multi-currency transactions
VAT returns, payroll, HMRC reporting, and liaison with external accountants for year-end accounts
Oversight of payment runs, invoicing, credit control, and stock valuation
Product costing and margin analysis
Line management of a small office/finance team
Responsibility for HR administration, onboarding, appraisals, and compliance
General business administration including insurance, fleet, and supplier management
Working closely with production and warehouse teams to support order fulfilment and operational deadlines
Skills & Experience
Professional accounting qualification is a bonus, though strong experience will be considered
Manufacturing or operational business experience advantageous
Confident working independently with strong attention to detail and deadline focus
Experience with Sage Accounts and strong Excel skills essential
Previous team management experience desirable
Package
Competitive salary (DOE)
Company pension contribution
Annual performance bonus
Private benefits package
Generous holiday allowance including public holidays, birthday leave, and Christmas shutdown
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional looking to make a tangible impact in a growing, owner-led business.
STEM Recruitment Solutions Ltd operates as both a Recruitment Agency and a Recruitment Business. We endeavour to reply to all applications when possible however on occasions this may not be possible due to volumes of responses. STEM Recruitment is a Scientific, Engineering and Manufacturing Recruitment business supplying talented staff to permanent and temporary opportunities