Finance Manager
Bristol (with some travel)
Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum depending on experience
- Car allowance of £6,500
- On-site parking
- Pension: 4% employee contribution, 4% company contribution
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays - (plus holiday buying scheme up to 5 extra days)
- Life assurance
- Enhanced maternity and sick pay
Working hours are Monday - Friday 7.30 am - 4.00 pm / 08.00 - 4.30 Monday to Thursday, and 7.30 / 08.00 am - 1.00 / 1.30 pm on Fridays!
About the Role
We're on the hunt for a Finance Manager who's equal parts strategist, leader, and problem-solver. You'll be the go-to person for turning complex financial data into smart business moves, helping steer the company towards its goals with confidence and clarity.
This role is all about impact, driving performance, guiding decision-making, and leading a brilliant finance team that keeps everything running smoothly.
What You'll Be Doing
- Owning the budgeting and forecasting process from start to finish - accurate, on point, and aligned with the bigger picture.
- Leading the finance team - developing, supporting, and making sure the numbers (and the people) stack up beautifully.
- Overseeing monthly accounts and reports, ensuring deadlines are smashed and accuracy is non-negotiable.
- Managing cash flow, tax, audit, and risk - keeping everything tight, compliant, and forward-thinking.
- Working closely with senior leadership to turn financial insight into strategic decisions.
- Building strong relationships with banks, auditors, and external partners, representing the business with professionalism and confidence.
- Constantly improving processes and controls to make things slicker, smarter, and stronger.
What You'll Bring
- Solid experience in a senior finance role ideally across multiple business units or at group level
- Experience within the Engineering or Manufacturing sectors
- A degree in Business Management, Leadership or similar.
- A recognised qualification (CIMA / ACCA / AAT).
- Strong leadership and collaboration skills - you know how to get the best out of people.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills - you can turn numbers into narratives that drive action.
- Tech confidence - Excel, Power BI, ERP/MRP systems and all the usual suspects.
- A calm head, sharp mind, and a commercial instinct that's second nature.