Finance Manager

Your new company
A well-established and growing engineering business is seeking a qualified Finance Manager to join their finance team. The organisation has experienced strong growth and is now restructuring the finance function to support future expansion. You will be joining a collaborative team of five, working in an environment where autonomy and accountability are encouraged.

Your new role
Reporting into the Financial Controller, you will act as a key deputy and play a pivotal role in strengthening the reporting and audit processes. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant who enjoys ownership and making improvements.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing the audit process, ensuring timely and accurate delivery
• Supporting statutory reporting and financial compliance
• Acting as a deputy to the Financial Controller
• Improving and streamlining reporting processes as the business continues to grow
• Working closely with senior stakeholders, including exposure to the Managing Director
• Supporting a small finance team, including mentoring less qualified staff
• This role offers a high degree of autonomy, with a leadership style that promotes independent decision-making rather than micromanagement.

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Strong background in audit or practice (preferred)
• Proven experience in audit and statutory reporting
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage senior stakeholders
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to improve processes

• Salary of £50,000 - £65,000
• Hybrid working (typically 4 days in the office, flexibility offered)
• Opportunity to step into a deputy leadership role within a growing business
• Exposure to senior leadership, including direct interaction with the MD
• Autonomy and trust to make decisions and shape the role