Finance Manager

£55k
Stevenage
Full-time, Permanent

We are working with a growing manufacturing‑led business to recruit a Finance Manager for a pivotal, hands‑on role within the organisation.

This position sits at the heart of the finance function and works closely with the Managing Director, playing a key role in supporting operational and strategic decision‑making across the business, including the manufacturing sites. The Finance Manager will oversee end‑to‑end finance operations, ensure timely and accurate reporting, and support the continued growth of the business. The role also includes process improvement, commercial analysis, and ad‑hoc project work as required.

• Managing the small AP function, including processing of stock invoices
• Payment runs and bank reconciliations
• Ensuring accuracy of sales invoice postings between transactional systems and Xero
• Credit control and maintaining accounts for two legal entities
• VAT preparation and filings
• Overseeing payroll bureau outputs and HMRC reporting
• Month‑end accruals, prepayments, intercompany journals, and full balance sheet reconciliations
• Stock control and working capital recommendations
• Monthly management accounts, margin analysis, profitability reviews, cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Building and maintaining relationships with external accountants and banks
• Insurance renewals and project support

• Part‑qualified or qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA)
• Hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and proactive approach
• Strong financial and commercial acumen
• Experience with stock movements and control, and foreign currency translation
• Previous supervisory experience desirable
• Excellent verbal and written communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills
• Advanced Excel and Xero experience

• Salary of £55k
• Location:
  
  Stevenage
• Key, highly visible role in a growing business
• Opportunity to shape processes, add commercial value, and influence business decisions

Apply now if you are a motivated, detail‑focused finance professional with strong technical and commercial skills, looking to take ownership of a broad and dynamic finance role within a growing manufacturing‑led business.