Your newpany
I am excited to be working with a Shropshire-based manufacturing organisation who pride themselves on delivering high‑quality, precision‑manufactured products to businesses. As a focused and technologically advanced operation, they are driven by innovation, continuous investment, and operational efficiency.Their advanced technology enables streamlined, high‑performance production, supported by a lean structure and agile processes that allow them to move quickly and operate with accuracy.While they operate largely behind the scenes, their work is reflected in the products consumers see on retail shelves.
Your new role
As the Financial Lead, you’ll take full ownership of the finance function, playing a pivotal role in driving performance and shaping the business. You’ll oversee all aspects of financial management, from leading robust processes, systems, and controls (including risk management), to ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data across ledgers, fixed assets, stock, and cash flow.This is a high-impact role where you’ll lead the delivery of statutory, management, regulatory, andernment reporting, while also taking charge of budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning. You’ll act as the key point of contact for audits, confidently liaising with external stakeholders and ensuring best-in-classpliance.
1. Lead and manage the transactional finance team (AP, AR, cash, bank, GL)
2. Ensure robust financial controls, processes, and system effectiveness
3. Maintain statutorypliance and financial reporting obligations
4. Overseepany taxation (VAT, Corporation Tax, R&D, Customs & Excise)
5. Manage treasury, cash flow, and banking relationships
6. Deliver budgeting, forecasting, and MI reporting
7. Produce statutory accounts and manage audit processes
8. Drive process improvements and finance system implementations
9. Oversee balance sheet integrity and reconciliations
10. Manage fixed assets and capital allowances
What you'll need to succeed
11. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
12. 5–10 years experience in a similar finance role
13. GL and Balance sheet reconciliations
14. Advanced Excel Skills
15. Financial controls & risk management
16. Great attention to detail.
17. Strongmunication skills across all levels
18. Approachable and flexible.
19. process improvement
What you'll get in return
20. Clear career progression pathway
21. pension contribution
22. Health & Life assurance
23. Health Cash Plan, tech schemes and many more.