Job Description
Finance Manager
We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the finance function for a highly regarded manufacturing business with a prestigious global shareholder base, reporting directly to the Head of Finance. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for financial control, reporting, commercial insight, and team leadership, supporting both strategic and operational decision-making.
You will oversee the full finance function, drive continuous improvement, and ensure the business has robust financial processes, accurate reporting, and clear performance visibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead month-end close and deliver accurate, timely financial reporting
- Produce insightful management accounts and performance analysis
- Own budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
- Deliver Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reporting
- Lead the annual statutory audit and manage external relationships
- Manage capital expenditure appraisal and reporting
- Strengthen controls, processes, and UK GAAP compliance
- Oversee tax reporting and submissions
- Lead, develop, and mentor the finance team
- Partner with senior stakeholders to drive profitability and efficiency
- Fully qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA or equivalent)
- Proven finance leadership experience within manufacturing
- Strong background in reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and controls
- Experience of standard costing, variance analysis, and capex
- Proven track record leading audits and managing stakeholders
- Strong systems capability, including advanced Excel (Power BI desirable)
- Commercially astute with strong leadership and communication skills
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