Finance Manager

• Broad commercial exposure beyond traditional reporting
• Stability, progression, and an attractive benefits package

About Our Client

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Financial Reporting Manager will lead financial reporting activities and play a key role in the financial planning and analysis cycle. This position offers a blend of technical accounting, commercial finance, and business partnering responsibilities, providing valuable exposure across both the local business and wider Group.

This is a site based role.

The successful Accountant will come from a Manufacturing or Engineering background.

Job Description Financial Reporting Manager responsibilities include;

• Producing accurate monthly management accounts and financial commentary.
• Assisting with year-end statutory accounts preparation and ensuring compliance with UK GAAP and internal financial policies.
• Supporting financial controls and collaborating closely with Financial Accounting teams.
• Preparing company tax pack reporting for the Group.
• Supporting quarterly forecasting, annual budgeting, and medium-term planning processes.
• Partnering with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales, and Engineering teams to deliver meaningful financial insight.
• Developing financial models to support scenario planning, pricing reviews, and margin analysis.
• Analysing revenue, costs, and working capital performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Supporting cashflow forecasting, capital expenditure appraisals, ROI assessments, and strategic decision-making.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will be a qualified finance professional with strong financial reporting and business partnering experience gained within a manufacturing, engineering, or similarly complex operational environment.

You will have:

• Fully qualified - ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification
• Previous experience working within Manufacturing or Engineering environments.
• Experience within a deadline-driven finance function.
• A strong background in financial reporting and FP&A.
• Proven experience improving financial processes and controls.
• Excellent analytical, modelling, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• A commercial mindset and the ability to influence operational decision-making.

What's on Offer Benefits include;

• Annual discretionary bonus opportunity, with potential payments of up to 10% of salary based on individual and business performance.
• Pension Scheme - 4% employee / 6% employer contribution.
• Private healthcare.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Core working hours of 08:30am - 5:15pm Monday to Friday.
• Opportunity to work within a collaborative, growth-focused environment.