Finance Manager

A growing business in the electromechanical manufacturing sector is seeking a dynamic and ‘hands-on’ Finance Manager to lead its finance operations for one of its UK entities. This strategic role combines day to day operations with financial planning and analysis, supporting both domestic performance and international expansion. This role will be part of the SMT and will have one direct report.

• Up to £52,000 dependent upon experience
• 25 days’ annual leave plus 6 bank holidays
• Profit share scheme
• Pension (5% employer / 4% employee)
• Death in service 4x salary
• CIMA study support considered
• On-site parking
• Working hours Monday to Friday 40 hours per week – 8am-5pm OR 8.30am-5.30pm
• Office based role

Duties and responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly and annual financial accounts, audits, and board-level reports
• Complete P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and management accounts
• Lead month-end close, journals, provisions, and reconciliations
• Manage VAT returns, Intrastat, ONS submissions, and payroll compliance
• Maintain asset register, lease contracts, and insurance renewals
• Supervise credit control and purchase ledger
• Analyse product and customer profitability, identifying margin erosion
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning
• Develop financial models for international ventures, acquisitions, and joint ventures
• Liaise with external auditors and ensure HMRC compliance

Skills and experience required:

• ACCA / CIMA qualified or part-qualified
• Previous experience of working within a very hands-on role reporting to an international group desirable
• Experience of working within an engineering, industrial or manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of Excel and cost modelling
• Technically knowledgeable along with good commercial acumen
• Confident in liaising with Directors and stakeholders in the business
• Enjoys taking ownership of tasks and working with a self-motivated and enterprising approach