Finance Manager

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Senior Finance Recruitment Specialist | Former Accountant with a Unique Insight into Finance Roles and Career Development

Finance Manager

Location: West London (Hybrid)

About the Client

This organisation operates within the Consumer Goods / Manufacturing space and forms part of a large, well-established international group. In the UK, they are a mid‑sized organisation with a strong financial footprint and multi‑country responsibility. Their culture is rooted in respect, integrity, and a commitment to excellence in everything they do, with collaboration and accountability playing a central role in how teams work together.

About

the Job

This is a senior finance role with full ownership of accounting, controlling, and statutory reporting across the UK and Ireland. Reporting into the Finance Director, the Finance & Controlling Manager will lead the finance function, strengthen controls and systems, and act as a key business partner to senior stakeholders while managing and developing a small finance team.

Duties will include:

• Leading all financial accounting, controlling, and external reporting activities
• Producing monthly management accounts and submitting group reporting to strict deadlines
• Owning budgeting, forecasting, quarterly estimates, and annual planning processes
• Managing statutory accounts, audits, and regulatory submissions
• Acting as a senior bank and payment authoriser in line with delegated authority
• Providing variance analysis, risk identification, and commercial insight to support decision-making
• Developing finance systems, processes, and internal controls
• Managing and mentoring finance team members, driving capability and performance
• Partnering with the Finance Director on financial strategy and board‑level support

About the Successful Applicant

You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with at least five years’ experience in a senior financial management role. You will have strong budgeting and forecasting expertise, advanced Excel skills, and experience within an international or multi‑currency environment. A confident leader, you will combine technical accuracy with commercial insight and the ability to influence non‑financial stakeholders.

What You Will Receive in Return

You will join a stable and well‑structured organisation offering genuine autonomy, visibility at senior level, and the opportunity to shape finance processes across multiple entities. The role provides long‑term progression, exposure to international stakeholders, and a supportive culture that values trust, collaboration, and professional development, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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