Job Description
Finance Manager
Inspire are recruiting Finance Manager to oversee transactional finance, ensure robust compliance, and deliver accurate management reporting within a high-precision manufacturing business. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to drive process improvements and support strategic growth.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee accuracy and completeness of all financial transactions, ensuring compliance with regulations.
* Lead and support transactional finance staff, resolving queries and improving processes.
* Monitor company spend and identify cost-saving opportunities.
* Produce weekly KPIs, management reports and spend analysis.
* Manage month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes.
* Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
* Prepare management accounts to strict deadlines.
* Support audits and statutory reporting, including VAT and Corporation Tax returns.
* Administer bank accounts and company credit cards.
* Maintain fixed asset and tooling registers.
* Assist with payroll and cross-departmental financial input.
About You
* CIMA / ACCA / ACA qualified (or equivalent).
* Proven experience in SME finance management, including period-end reporting.
* Strong technical accounting skills with a good understanding of UK GAAP.
* Advanced Excel and proficiency in accounting systems.
* Detail-focused, process-driven and able to meet tight deadlines.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively.
Benefits
* Generous holiday allowance
* Holiday buy/sell scheme (up to 5 days).
* 5% company pension contribution.
* Life assurance (2x salary).
* Health & wellbeing scheme.
* Cycle-to-work scheme.
* Regular social events and recognition initiatives.