Finance Manager

We are partnering with a well‑established manufacturing business to recruit a Finance Manager with strong experience in a production‑led environment. This is a key operational finance role, supporting both finance and non‑finance stakeholders, with responsibility for financial control, cash management, statutory reporting, and board‑level reporting.

The successful candidate will bring hands‑on manufacturing finance experience, a strong understanding of cost control, working capital, and cashflow, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, operational setting.

• Maintain strong financial governance across the business, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance.
• Oversee overall banking arrangements and ensure effective management of banking facilities.
• Ensure effective operation of the invoice discounting facility and actively minimise associated costs.
• Manage daily cash positions across the business.
• Create, review, and approve electronic payments in line with delegated authorities.
• Produce accurate cashflow forecasts on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Oversee all banking and cash reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Review completed Intrastat returns for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist in the preparation of annual statutory accounts and act as a key point of contact for external auditors.
• Maintain and develop robust financial controls and procedures across all divisions.
• Ensure consistent compliance with financial policies and processes.
• Identify opportunities for finance system and process improvements and work with the team to deliver agreed enhancements.
• Prepare consolidated accounts for senior management review.
• Review and reconcile balance sheets, ensuring integrity and accuracy.
• Review key financial reports and contribute to the preparation of Plc Board packs.

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