Finance Manager

TEAM; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic engineering firm is seeking a Finance Manager to lead their finance team and drive financial performance across multiple entities. The role requires a recognised professional accounting qualification and offers a salary of £50,000 - £60,000 along with 27 days holiday, gym membership, and early Friday finishes every other week.

Benefits

27 days holiday

Free gym membership

4x Death in Service cover

Support for professional development

Early Friday finishes every other week

Qualifications

• Proven track record in financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts.
• Oversee credit control and cash flow management.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and tax laws.
• Coordinate audits, acting as key contact for auditors.
• Lead, coach, and mentor finance team members.

Skills

Financial planning

Financial analysis

Reporting

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Education

Recognised professional accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, AAT, CIMA)

Job description

Overview

A dynamic engineering business with operations across the UK and mainland Europe is seeking a Finance Manager to join their team. The role offers a salary of 50,000 - 60,000 per annum plus 27 days holiday, Free gym membership, 4x Death in Service cover, support for professional development and progression, and an early Friday finish every other week. You will be joining a forward-thinking, internationally active organisation where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything they do. You will play a pivotal role in shaping finance strategy, leading a talented team, and driving performance across multiple entities. The Finance Manager will play a crucial role in financial planning, analysis, and reporting within the company. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this position is responsible for leading the finance team and overseeing the financial operations of subsidiaries in the UK, Spain, Netherlands, and Germany.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and consolidation of group management information.
• Oversee credit control, monthly supplier payments, and cash flow management to ensure adequate liquidity for operations.
• Ensure compliance with local, regional, and international accounting standards and tax laws.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, acting as the key point of contact for auditors and other stakeholders.
• Lead, coach, and mentor finance team members, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and compliance standards.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Requirements

The ideal Finance Manager will hold a recognised professional accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, AAT, CIMA) along with strong professional experience in finance, accounting, or related roles. We are ideally looking for someone from a practice background looking for their first (or second) role in industry.

Benefits

• Salary 50,000 - 60,000 per annum
• 27 days holiday
• Free gym membership
• 4x Death in Service cover
• Support for professional development and progression
• Early Friday finishes every other week

How to apply

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