Job Description
Finance Manager - Stonehouse - £50,000 - 60,000 - 3 days on site
Finance Manager Stonehouse | Hybrid WorkingSalary up to £50,000 - 60,000 + BenefitsHays are partnering with a high growth 65m turnover business based in Stonehouse who are looking for a Finance Manager to join their growing finance team. This is a key role within the business, responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial reporting across the Group and supporting senior leadership with high-quality financial insight.Reporting to the Financial Controller, you’ll work across multiple international entities, play a central role in month-end close and statutory compliance, and help drive continuous improvement within the finance function.The RoleAs Finance Manager, you will:
* Lead and support a small team of Accounts Assistants covering Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, and Cashbook.
* Produce financial reports and analysis for senior leadership and wider stakeholders.
* Build strong working relationships across the business, ensuring clear and effective financial communication.
* Contribute to company-wide projects aligned with Group strategic objectives.
Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting & Close
* Prepare monthly management accounts for UK, French, and North American entities.
* Complete high-quality month-end balance sheet reconciliations.
* Upload month-end results into the OneStream consolidation system in a timely manner.
Payroll & Compliance
* Coordinate payroll for non-UK employees.
* Work closely with external accountants in France and the USA on year-end accounts, audits, Intrastat, and VAT filings.
* Liaise with UK and French auditors, responding to audit queries and ensuring statutory compliance.
Purchase Control
* Oversee the third-party Purchase Control system, ensuring access rights and approval limits align with the Group Delegation of Authority framework.
Stock & Inventory
* Participate in mid-year and year-end stock takes, ensuring accurate reporting and strong control processes.
About YouYou’ll be an experienced finance professional who brings:
* Experience operating at a managerial level.
* Strong understanding of accounting within a manufacturing environment.
* Experience in a multi-entity organisation (desirable).
* Advanced Excel and business systems capability.
* A proactive, driven approach with strong attention to deadlines and adaptability.
* The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance audiences.
Qualifications
* Newly or nearly qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or qualified by experience will be considered.
What We Offer
* Salary from 50,000 - 60,000
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Pension matched up to 8%
* Life assurance (3x base salary)
* Private health scheme
* Sharesave Scheme
* Hybrid working model
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. # 4792054