Finance Manager

Michael Page (UK); Dartford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave

Working hours 08:30-17:15

Job summary

Michael Page (UK) is recruiting a Financial Reporting Manager for a site-based role in the manufacturing/engineering sector. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will lead monthly management accounts, provide financial commentary, and support statutory reporting under UK GAAP.

You will partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales and Engineering to deliver insights, build financial models, and contribute to budgeting, forecasting and capital planning.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified finance professional with strong financial reporting and FP&A experience.
• Experience in manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven finance function.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts with commentary.
• Assist year-end statutory accounts under UK GAAP.
• Support financial controls and collaborate with accounting teams.
• Prepare company tax pack reporting for the Group.
• Support quarterly forecasting, annual budgeting and MT planning.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales and Engineering to deliver insights.
• Develop financial models for scenario planning, pricing reviews and margin analysis.
• Analyse revenue, costs and working capital to identify improvements.
• Support cashflow forecasting, capex appraisals, ROI assessments and strategic decisions.

Skills

Financial reporting

Business partnering

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial mindset

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

• 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.