Finance Manager

Hamilton Woods; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Birmingham is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join their team. The position offers a salary of £55,000 - £65,000. Responsibilities include preparing monthly management accounts, coordinating audits, budgeting, and leading a small team. The ideal candidate will be fully qualified ACCA or CIMA with experience in a manufacturing environment and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Essentially fully qualified ACCA or CIMA.
• Experience in a manufacturing or product-based environment.
• Detail-oriented with independent work capability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and sign off monthly management accounts.
• Coordinate annual audit and manage external auditors.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Oversee cash flow management and reporting.
• Support strategic decision-making with financial insights.
• Manage payroll and compliance matters.
• Supervise a small team.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Team management

Excellent communication

Education

Fully qualified ACCA or CIMA

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

Overview

Finance Manager
£55,000 - £65,000
Birmingham
Permanent

A fantastic opportunity to join an established manufacturing SME business based in Birmingham. A renowned reputation for its bespoke products and excellent customer service, this corporation are seeking a dynamic and experienced Finance Manager.

In this pivotal role, you will play an integral part in driving the financial success and strategic growth of the business.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and sign-off of monthly management accounts
• Annual audit coordination and acting as the primary contact for external auditors
• Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Cash flow management and reporting
• Supporting strategic decision-making with timely financial insight
• Overseeing payroll, VAT, and compliance-related matters
• Management experience of a small team

Qualifications

• Fully qualified ACCA or CIMA (essential)
• Experience within a manufacturing or product-based environment
• Strong understanding of management accounting and financial reporting
• Hands-on, detail-oriented approach with the ability to operate independently
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work closely with senior leadership
• Comfortable with accounting systems such as Sage, Xero, or similar

If you would like to apply for the role, please send your CV to (url removed)