Manager, Finance

Key responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting
• Ensure finance reporting is completed accurately and on time
• Produce reporting to support performance tracking, trends and forecasting
• Manage statutory finance requirements including VAT, taxation and statutory accounts
• Prepare audit information and support the annual external audit process
• Support group reporting requirements with relevant submissions and uploads
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation
• Oversee finance systems and core finance processes
• Manage bank reconciliations, cashflow reporting and forecasting
• Oversee reconciliation between the ERP/MRP system and accounting system
• Maintain the fixed asset register
• Review weekly, monthly and quarterly results, including variance analysis against budget and forecast
• Oversee payroll-related reconciliations and ensure deadlines are met
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes
• Review budgets, spend and margins, identifying risks and opportunities
• Lead, support and develop a small finance team
• Work closely with the Plant Manager, EMEA Finance Director and wider leadership team
• Contribute as a member of the management team
• Support improvements to finance systems, reporting and controls

We are looking for a practical and capable finance professional who can bring strong operational finance experience into a site-based business.

You are likely to bring:

• Experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or similar senior finance role
• A hands-on approach to financial control and reporting
• Strong experience across management accounts, statutory reporting, reconciliations, cashflow and forecasting
• Previous people management experience, with the ability to lead and develop a small team
• The ability to work closely with operational and senior stakeholders
• Confidence using finance systems and Excel
• A reliable, organised approach and the ability to manage deadlines effectively

Experience in manufacturing, engineering, distribution, product-led or other operationally focused businesses would be beneficial. That said, we are open on sector background where candidates can demonstrate the right operational strength and leadership capability.