Finance Manager

HSB Technical; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Finance Manager to support financial operations and reporting. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with proven experience in financial management, particularly within SMEs. This role includes duties such as managing payroll, developing budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Competitive salary of £50k with benefits including hybrid working and more.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Holiday buy back

Financial benefits

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Experienced in financial management within an SME or group structure.
• Strong knowledge of financial software and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Support Financial Controller in preparing management accounts.
• Monitor and analyze budget variances for improvements.
• Manage payroll processes and oversee financial operations.

Skills

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Proven experience as a Finance Manager

Strong knowledge of Sage 200 and automation tools

Proactive, analytical, improvement-focused mindset

Tools

Sage 200

SAP

Job description

Position: Finance Manager
Job ID: 1687/25
Location: Essex
Rate/Salary: 50k
Benefits: Many benefits to include Hybrid, Holiday Buy back and more
Type: Permanent / Full Time

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors visit: (url removed) for a list of our vacancies. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.

The below job description will outline this position of: Finance Manager

Typically, this person will support the Financial Controller in overseeing the company's financial operations. This role is integral to ensuring accurate reporting, effective cost control, and compliance with accounting standards, while contributing to the continued development of financial strategy and operational excellence.

HSB Technical's client is an established and well-regarded business entity.

Duties and responsibilities of the Finance Manager:

• Assist with preparing and analysing monthly management accounts
• Support the Financial Controller in preparing reports
• Assist with the development of annual departmental budgets and forecasting across the group
• Monitor and analyse budget variances, identify opportunities for improvement
• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, (accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger management)
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, tax regulations, and internal controls
• Manage payroll processes, the fixed asset register, and key reconciliations
• Support year-end preparation and audit activities.
• Utilise financial software and automation tools (such as Sage 200 and SAP)
• Identify and implement process and system improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and automation within the finance function.
• Manage, mentor, and develop members of the finance team promoting a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and requirements for the Finance Manager:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Proven experience as a Finance Manager or similar role, ideally within an SME or group structure
• Strong knowledge, including Sage 200 and automation tools.
• Background - From an engineering business
• A proactive, analytical, and improvement-focused mindset.

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role.