Finance Manager
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to join a well–established and growing manufacturing business based in Surrey.
This is a hands–on role offering broad responsibility across the entire finance function. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of financial operations whilst supporting strategic business decisions through accurate reporting and financial analysis.
The successful candidate will enjoy a varied position combining financial control, management accounting, payroll, statutory compliance, cashflow management and team leadership within a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Financial Reporting & Controls
* Prepare monthly and annual management accounts for multiple UK sites.
* Maintain accurate financial records and ensure data integrity within the ERP system.
* Produce weekly cashflow forecasts and monitor working capital performance.
* Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions.
* Monitor sales margins, cost of sales and overhead expenditure.
* Support budgeting, forecasting, year–end processes and external audits.
* Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, systems and controls.
* Support stock take activities and inventory accounting processes.
Banking, Cashflow & Credit Control
* Monitor daily cashflow and banking activity.
* Manage liquidity requirements to support business operations.
* Process bank transactions and maintain financial controls.
* Oversee company credit card facilities and reconciliations.
* Manage customer receipts and credit control activities.
* Process supplier payments in line with agreed payment terms.
* Report on foreign exchange transactions and cash positions.
Tax & Compliance
* Prepare and submit VAT returns.
* Support Corporation Tax and R&D tax credit activities.
* Ensure all statutory filings and submissions are completed accurately and on time.
* Maintain compliance with all relevant financial and regulatory requirements.
Payroll & Employee Financial Administration
* Process monthly payroll for employees across multiple UK locations.
* Maintain employee payroll records and associated documentation.
* Administer pensions, bonuses, dividends, overtime payments, expenses and employee benefits.
* Ensure compliance with HMRC, pension regulations and statutory obligations.
Team Management
* Provide guidance and support to the Accounts Assistant.
* Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability and continuous improvement.
About You as a Finance Manager
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
* A degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics or a related discipline.
* 5–10 years' experience within a finance or accounting role.
* Previous experience producing management accounts and financial reporting packs.
* Payroll processing experience.
* Strong commercial awareness, ideally gained within a manufacturing, engineering or SME environment.
* Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
* The ability to work independently whilst collaborating effectively with wider business teams.
* Strong communication skills and the confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
* A proactive mindset with a passion for improving systems, controls and processes.
What's on Offer?
* Opportunity to take ownership of a broad and varied finance function.
* Stable and growing manufacturing business.
* Supportive and collaborative working environment.
* Long–term career development opportunities.
* Competitive salary and benefits package, including Private Health Care and 34 Days of annual Leave
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