Manufacturing Finance Manager. -Trent Move Collective

We are working exclusively with a fantastic manufacturing company based in Stoke-on-Trent, who are looking for a fully qualified Finance Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.

• Oversee the completion of monthly financial results, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements as well as group and internal policies.
• Lead and develop the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, providing guidance, support, and coaching to team members.
• Act as the primary liaison for both internal and external audit teams.
• Contribute to the planning cycle by supporting budget creation and financial forecasting activities.
• Manage cash flow, including short-term monitoring and longer-term projections.
• Review and refine financial processes and systems to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and overall quality of reporting.
• Produce and deliver financial insights and reports for senior leadership to support strategic decision‑making.
• Take responsibility for VAT submissions and related compliance requirements.
• Develop financial policies, procedures, and controls to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with other departments to implement financial strategy and optimise business performance.

• Fully qualified ACCA/CIMA.
• Ability to work at a fast pace in a busy manufacturing environment.
• Experience in month‑end reporting, statutory compliance, VAT, and audit liaison.
• Strong leadership skills with management of AP/AR teams.
• Competence in budgeting, forecasting, and cash‑flow management.
• Ability to streamline financial processes and improve reporting.
• Clear communicator able to present insights to senior leaders.

• Up to £65,000.
• 1 day working from home.
• Discretionary bonus scheme up to 10%.
• Private medical insurance.
• DIS x3 cover.
• Pension scheme.
• 33 days holiday.
• Childcare flexibility.
• Reward scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.