Finance Manager
Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + benefits
Location: South Wales (hybrid working available)
The Opportunity
A growing and well-established engineering services business is seeking a commercially minded Finance Manager to take ownership of its finance function. Operating within the MEICA sector (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation), the business supports a range of infrastructure and industrial projects across the UK.
Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, this is a hands-on role offering full responsibility for local financial operations, alongside meaningful exposure to group reporting, strategic decision-making, and operational performance.
This position would suit a qualified accountant looking to step into a broad, autonomous role within a growing SME environment.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Control
* Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts in line with group deadlines
* Provide clear variance analysis, forecasts, and insightful commentary
* Maintain balance sheet integrity through regular reconciliations
* Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements (including VAT)
* Act as the primary contact for auditors and external advisors
Budgeting & Forecasting
* Support the annual budgeting and planning process
* Monitor financial performance against budget and forecast
* Provide meaningful analysis and recommendations to support decision-making
Business Partnering & Analysis
* Deliver high-quality financial analysis to support operational and strategic initiatives
* Partner with operational teams, including project managers, to improve financial visibility and performance
* Contribute to management reporting, dashboards, and presentations
* Support business cases, investment appraisals, and potential M&A activity
Systems & Process Improvement
* Identify and implement improvements to financial processes and controls
* Support ongoing development and optimisation of finance systems
About You
* Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
* Minimum 3 years' experience in a finance role (practice or industry)
* Experience in a commercial finance or SME environment is advantageous
* Strong technical accounting knowledge (UK GAAP) xxuwjjq
* Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting systems (e.g. Sage or similar ERP)
Skills & Attributes
* Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
* High attention to detail and accuracy
* Confident communicator, able to engage with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
* Proactive, hands-on approach with a continuous improvement mindset
Working Arrangements
* Office-based with hybrid flexibility (subject to business needs)
* Occasional travel may be required
Why Apply?
* Broad and autonomous role with real ownership
* Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
* Opportunity to shape processes in a growing business
* Supportive and collaborative working environment