Axi Recruitment is pleased to be working exclusively with a leading manufacturing business to recruit a Qualified Finance Manager.
This is a key senior role with full responsibility for the site's finance function, delivering high-quality accounting, forecasting, and statutory reporting. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will play a critical role in supporting both strategic and operational decision-making.
Job Responsibilities include:
* As part of the SLT, partnering closely with the Plant Manager to support day to day operations and overall facility performance.
* Maintain strong internal control processes to ensure compliance, accuracy, and financial governance across the site.
* Oversee the accuracy and integrity of all financial accounts, ensuring the accounting function consistently aligns with board policy and recognised accounting standards.
* Prepare annual budgets, produce monthly management accounts, and generate weekly financial forecasts in line with business needs.
* Deliver routine and proactive financial reporting to support decision making and enable effective business planning.
* Provide analytical, investigative, and advisory insight on commercial matters and business impacts.
* Support the payroll process by acting as the primary link between site team members and the external payroll team.
* Ensure that all required ledgers, records, and accounting documents such as payroll files and expense allocations are maintained to meet both internal and statutory requirements.
* Work collaboratively with external auditors to complete year end statutory accounts.
* Coordinate with external tax advisors to ensure all tax returns are completed accurately and submitted on time.
* Develop and manage systems to monitor departmental KPIs and budgets, ensuring performance targets are tracked and controlled.
* Assist in preparing and reviewing capital expenditure proposals, supporting the evaluation of major projects.
Requirements:
* Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA).
* Proven experience within a Manufacturing environment.
* Proven analytical thinking, results orientation and problem-solving skills.
* Strong organisational skills in handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously with high attention to details and a high level of accuracy.
Benefits:
* Bonus Opportunity
* Holidays – 25 days per annum plus bank holidays
* Life Assurance – 4x scheme earnings
* Pension Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Occupational Health platform
* Benefits/Discount platform