Finance Manager

Finance Manager

£50,000 – £55,000 | Permanent | Full Time
Office Based | 8:30am – 4:30pm | Monday to Friday

Lead. Improve. Influence. Deliver.

We’re looking for a commercially sharp, hands-on Finance Manager who wants more than just month-end reporting.

This is a key leadership role within a fast-moving manufacturing and logistics group where finance is central to operational success. You’ll lead a small team, partner closely with production and commercial colleagues, and play a pivotal role in driving performance, improving systems, and strengthening financial control.

If you thrive in an SME environment where you can genuinely make an impact — this is your opportunity.

Why This Role Stands Out

✔ True business partnering with operations and commercial teams
✔ Ownership of finance across multiple entities
✔ Opportunity to drive process improvement and automation
✔ High visibility role with real influence on decision-making
✔ Strong operational focus — not just reporting

The Role

You’ll take ownership of the full finance function, ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls, and meaningful commercial insight.

You’ll lead:

* Monthly management accounts and financial reporting

* Budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning

* Cashflow management and working capital performance

* Payroll, pensions and statutory compliance

* Cost accounting, production analysis and margin improvement

* System optimisation (Microsoft Business Central)

* Audit preparation and statutory reporting

This is a hands-on role. You’ll roll up your sleeves when needed, while also stepping back to analyse trends, improve processes and support strategic decisions.

What We’re Looking For

We want someone who:

* Ideally has strong experience in manufacturing and logistics

* Is confident across end-to-end finance in an SME environment

* Ideally has advanced knowledge of Microsoft Business Central

* Is AAT / ACCA / CIMA qualified, part-qualified, or highly experienced

* Understands cost structures, stock, production variances and operational finance

* Can communicate financial insight clearly to non-finance teams

* Enjoys improving systems and reducing manual processes

* Is driven, resilient and solutions-focused

Advanced Excel skills are essential.

What Success Looks Like

* Timely, accurate monthly reporting

* Improved controls and streamlined processes

* Stronger cashflow and working capital management

* Meaningful cost and margin improvements

* A motivated, high-performing finance team

* Finance recognised as a true commercial partner to the business

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Finance Manager who wants ownership, influence and the ability to shape how finance supports operational performance.

If you’re commercially minded, systems savvy, and ready to make a measurable impact — we’d love to hear from you.

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Please note due to the volume of applications we receive you will only be contacted if we are progressing your application