Job Description
Shape the future. Modernise the function. Make the role your own.
If you want a finance role where every system already runs perfectly, this won't be the one.
If you prefer maintaining processes that haven't changed in years, it won't be that either.
But if you're a Finance Manager who enjoys understanding a business, spotting what could work better and leading the change, this will feel like the right kind of challenge.
A long-established contracting and manufacturing business is entering a major transformation under a new, forward-thinking Managing Director. With investment in digital and operational improvement, he wants someone who'll take ownership of the finance function and help shape what comes next.
As he describes it:
"A role where you can take ownership, bring ideas and help steer the business."
Why This Role Stands Out
Work closely with the MD, with a voice in board meetings
Modernise and shape the finance function as the business scales
Lead projects including system improvement and integration
Drive automation, digitisation and forward-looking financial insight
Flexible working supported, with an enhanced pension
What You'll Do
Day-to-Day
Manage invoicing, supplier payments and payroll
Produce monthly management accounts with clear commercial analysis
Maintain strong cash flow forecasting
Provide practical financial insight to operational teams
Projects and Improvement
Streamline and digitise finance processes
Lead system enhancements and integrations
Introduce automation to reduce manual effort
Use analysis to support growth, investment and decision-making
Who You Need to Be
Strong with Excel; Sage 200 experience ideal
Confident in cash flow management
Digitally minded with an interest in automation and AI
Someone who improves systems rather than works around them
Comfortable working independently and influencing at senior level
Contracting or manufacturing experience helpful but not essential
CIMA / ACCA / ACA preferred
Why You'll Enjoy It
You'll play a central role in a business undergoing meaningful change
Your ideas will matter and you'll see the impact of your work
You'll have broad exposure, senior visibility and genuine variety
You'll modernise a finance function with the backing of a progressive MD
If you're a Finance Manager who wants influence, substance and the chance to build something better, we'd love to speak with you.
