Finance Manager - #2178267

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and ambitious manufacturing business as a Finance Manager, taking responsibility for a diverse finance function while contributing to the ongoing development and success of the organisation.

Reporting into the Finance Director, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the finance department, ensuring the provision of accurate financial information, strong financial governance, and valuable commercial insight. You will lead and support a small finance team, whilst building strong relationships with key stakeholders across the wider business to help drive performance and informed decision-making.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the production of monthly and annual management accounts, ensuring timely and accurate reporting across the business
• Taking ownership of month-end and year-end processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Coordinating budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning activities to support strategic and operational objectives
• Producing meaningful financial reports and analysis to assist business performance monitoring and decision-making
• Delivering detailed variance analysis, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to enhance business performance
• Leading, mentoring, and developing the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth
• Maintaining and strengthening financial controls, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness
• Working closely with operational leaders and senior management to provide financial guidance, support, and constructive challenge
• Supporting stock management, manufacturing cost analysis, and margin reporting to improve profitability and efficiency
• Assisting with statutory reporting requirements and coordinating external audit processes and professional advisor relationships
• Reviewing and enhancing finance processes and systems to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capability
• Contributing to key business initiatives, projects, and ad hoc financial analysis as required

This position offers potential long-term career prospects and the chance to make a significant impact within a growing organisation. You will work closely with senior leadership, gaining broad exposure across the business while playing an integral role in supporting both operational and strategic decision-making.

The successful candidate will ideally be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, although strong finalists nearing qualification will also be considered. You will also have ideally had previous experience within a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Senior Management Accountant, or similar role, with a proven track record of managing core finance activities, financial reporting, and team leadership.