Finance Manager

Our client operates within the Manufacturing sector and is a well-established organisation with a strong market presence. They believe in empowering their employees with the tools and trust they need to make impactful decisions, fostering a collaborative and accountable working environment.

This role will take ownership of the accounting operations function, ensuring financial processes run efficiently while maintaining accuracy and compliance. You will play a key role in supporting business performance through robust reporting, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration.

Duties will include:

• Leading the end-to-end accounting function across transactional finance and reporting activities
• Driving the delivery of accurate and timely financial close cycles
• Reviewing financial data to ensure integrity and consistency across all reporting outputs
• Managing statutory reporting and supporting tax compliance processes
• Acting as the main liaison for audit activities, ensuring documentation and controls are in place
• Overseeing product costing and contributing to cost control and margin analysis
• Identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance financial controls
• Supporting group reporting requirements, including preparation of key financial submissions
• Monitoring cash flow positions and maintaining effective banking relationships
• Ensuring indirect tax submissions and payroll reconciliations are completed accurately
• Providing financial insight and support to wider business functions

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with strong experience in accounting operations within a manufacturing or similar environment. You will bring proven leadership skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to communicate financial information clearly, alongside solid technical knowledge of financial reporting, controls, and compliance.

You will join a well-established organisation offering a supportive and collaborative culture, with clear opportunities for progression. Alongside a competitive salary, you will gain exposure to senior stakeholders and play a key role in shaping financial processes within a dynamic and evolving business