Finance Generalist

Morgan Advanced Materials; Swansea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing firm located in Swansea is seeking a Finance Generalist for an 18-month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on supporting daily finance operations during an ERP implementation, ensuring compliance, and assisting in financial reporting. Ideal candidates will have over 4 years of finance experience and strong interpersonal skills. The firm is dedicated to innovation and sustainability across various industries.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in a general finance or accounting role.
• Experience in a manufacturing or operational finance environment preferred.
• Proven ability to manage accounting processes and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day finance operations during ERP implementation.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Provide documentation for audits and maintain financial controls.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Finance

Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CPA)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Finance Generalist

Swansea

18 month fixed term contract

This temporary Finance Generalist position has been created to support day-to-day finance operations during a period of ERP implementation across the business. While the permanent finance team focuses on delivering the successful deployment of the new D365 system, this role will ensure that core financial processes and controls continue to operate smoothly and effectively.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accuracy and compliance across transactional processing, financial reporting, month-end close, and stakeholder support functions. This role requires a hands-on approach and the flexibility to support multiple areas of finance, providing critical continuity and stability during the transition period.

Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Transactional Support

• Support the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with internal controls, company policy, and accounting standards (IFRS).
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date general ledger records and perform high quality balance sheet reconciliations.

Month-End & Reporting

• Assist in the preparation, delivery and input into the Group consolidation system of monthly management accounts and financial reports in accordance with internal deadlines and standards.
• Support the execution of the month-end close process, including accruals, prepayments, and variance analysis.
• Contribute to the preparation and input into the Group consolidation system of interim rolling forecasts, budgets and ad hoc reporting requirements.

Audit & Compliance

• Provide documentation and support as required for external and internal audits.
• Support the maintenance of documentation and controls, particularly in areas impacted by ERP data migration and cutover.

Business Support & Team Collaboration

• Act as a liaison for internal stakeholders, responding to finance-related queries in a timely and helpful manner.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain business continuity during the ERP transition.
• Escalate risks or control gaps identified during BAU activities.

Qualifications

Key Performance Metrics & Objectives:

• Timely and accurate processing of financial transactions and monthly reporting.
• Demonstrated compliance with internal control frameworks and audit readiness.
• Business partner feedback indicating responsive and proactive financial support.
• Smooth handover and transition back to the permanent finance team post-implementation.

Core Personal Competencies:

• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with a proactive, flexible, and hands-on approach.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to collaborate across teams.
• Comfortable navigating change and ambiguity during a business systems transformation.

Qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field desirable but not essential.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CPA) desirable but not essential.
• 4+ years’ experience in a general finance, accounting, or business support role.
• Experience in a manufacturing or operational finance environment preferred.
• Proven ability to manage transactional processes, reporting cycles, and reconciliations.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and supporting change initiatives is an advantage.

At Morgan Advanced Materials, our rich history and dedication to innovation define who we are. Since our establishment in the UK in 1856, we have expanded globally, now operating across 70 sites in 18 countries.Our goal is to create a more sustainable world and enhance quality of life. We actively pursue this purpose through the development and production of advanced materials.

Within our business unit, we specialise in innovating cutting-edge carbon, graphite, and carbide products that deliver outstanding performance. We use our expertise to tackle complex challenges across many diverse industries to provide effective solutions for our valued customers.

Our products are shaping a better future; from enabling electric cars to charge faster and drive longer distances to maximising the operational efficiency of wind turbines. We are proud to help generate power for billions of people, deliver water to drought-stricken regions, improve the efficiency of industrial pumps, and protect lives both on the land and in the air.

Key Figures:Revenue £1,100.7m (2024), ~8,000 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK. Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.

Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer Ind-1