Finance Manager
Location: Langley, UK – Permanent/Hybrid
22.5 - 37.5 hours per week (flexible and open to discussion)
About Active Silicon
Active Silicon is a global leader in imaging technology, designing and manufacturing advanced computer imaging products used across industries including manufacturing, life sciences, robotics, medical imaging and security.
Our products support customers around the world, ranging from innovative start-ups to large international organisations. Active Silicon is part of Solid-State Plc, a group of specialist technology companies listed on the AIM stock exchange.
As our business continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to play a key role in supporting financial performance and operational decision-making.
About The Role
Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the Finance Manager will take ownership of key financial processes while acting as a trusted partner to the wider business.
This role combines hands-on financial management, commercial insight and team leadership, with responsibility for managing and developing a small finance team of two.
Working closely with operational leaders, you will ensure accurate financial reporting, support strategic decisions, and drive strong financial controls across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Own and manage the month-end close process, ensuring accurate reporting and analysis
Deliver financial results, KPIs and reporting to Group in line with deadlines
Provide financial insight to support commercial decisions, bids and pricing strategies
Lead manufacturing cost accounting, including overhead absorption, standard costing and production variance analysis
Oversee inventory management, including WIP review and provision calculations
Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process
Maintain strong financial controls and compliance
Manage and develop two direct reports, supporting the performance and growth of the finance team
Contribute to finance system improvements and wider Group initiativesAbout You
You will be a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) with strong experience in a manufacturing environment and a passion for using financial insight to support business performance.
You will also bring:
Strong cost accounting and ERP system experience
Excellent analytical and financial modelling skills
Confidence working with non-financial stakeholders
Experience in multi-currency environments
Advanced Excel capabilityExperience with ERP implementations, QBO or 123 Insight, or multi-site organisations would be advantageous but is not essential.
What We Offer
We offer a competitive package including:
Competitive Salary dependent on experience
26 days annual leave (pro rata) plus public holidays
Salary sacrifice pension (5% employer / 3% employee)
Discretionary bonus scheme
Life assurance (4x salary)
Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Westfield Health Scheme including:
Corporate Health Cash Plan (including dependents)
Employee Assistance Programme
Discounted gym membership
Retail discount scheme
Wellbeing appJoin Us
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing technology business where finance plays an important role in shaping operational and commercial success.
If you are looking for a role that combines technical finance, leadership and strategic business partnering, we would love to hear from you