Finance Manager

Marks Sattin Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment firm is seeking a Finance Manager in Staffordshire. You will oversee financial operations in its key product division, manage financial reporting, and lead a team. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in manufacturing or FMCG. The role offers opportunities for development and employee benefits, including enhanced pension contributions and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

Enhanced pension contributions

Generous holiday allowance

Access to various retail discounts

Qualifications

• Be qualified as ACA/ACCA/CIMA or similar.
• Possess strong experience in manufacturing or FMCG finance.
• Be proficient with budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly and monthly management accounts.
• Monitor and report KPIs to support operational efficiency.
• Supervise a team ensuring timely financial duties.
• Prepare VAT returns and financial forecasts.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Strong accounting background within manufacturing or FMCG

Proficient in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting

Experience with Microsoft-based ERP systems

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Detail-oriented with a problem-solving mindset

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Business Central

Navision

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Staffordshire

Working Pattern: Permanent

Salary: Up to £60,000 p.a.

Marks Sattin are working in partnership with a reputable FMCG organisation based on the outskirts of Stafford to recruit a Finance Manager on a full-time permanent basis. This is a newly created position following organisational growth. The role will be a site-based role with a minimum of 4 days expected in the office. Therefore applicants must be within a commutable distance.

This role requires a commercially astute Finance Manager to oversee financial operations within one of its key product divisions. The role offers the opportunity to play a central part in driving performance and supporting strategic decision-making in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

As Finance Manager, you will report to the Head of Finance and will take full ownership of financial reporting and analysis for a specialist product line within the business. You’ll work closely with operational teams to challenge performance, support planning cycles, and ensure compliance with financial standards and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the preparation of weekly and monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and performance commentary
• Monitoring and reporting key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive operational efficiency
• Supporting annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes
• Supervising a team of three: 2x Sales Ledger and 1x Purchase Ledger professionals, ensuring accuracy and timely completion of financial duties
• Preparing VAT returns, cash flow forecasts, and capital expenditure reports
• Maintaining financial systems and dashboards
• Coordinating year-end and internal audits, ensuring readiness and compliance
• Liaising with external bodies including HMRC to ensure statutory obligations are met

Qualifications

• Be a Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA). QBE will be considered
• Have a strong accounting background within manufacturing or FMCG
• Be proficient in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Have experience with Microsoft based ERP systems - i.e. Microsoft Dynamics 365, Business Central, Navision etc (ideal, not essential)
• Have excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Be detail-oriented with a problem-solving mindset
• Live within a commutable distance as there is a minimum expectation of 4 days per week on-site

What you will get in return

• A fantastic opportunity to join a progressive and forward thinking organisation that truly values its employees
• An opportunity to learn and develop under a remarkable Senior Leadership Team
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Generous holiday allowance with option to purchase additional days
• Access to various retail discounts

Interested? Please do not hesitate to apply!

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