Finance Manager

Transaction Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing business in Redditch seeks a Finance Manager to prepare management accounts and oversee finance operations. The role offers hybrid working, with flexible hours and mentorship from the Finance Director, facilitating a pathway to a Finance Director position. Candidates should have a strong background in preparing management accounts and inter-entity accounting. This position promises varied responsibilities that will significantly influence business performance.

Benefits

Study support towards CIMA/ACCA/ACA

Mentoring from Finance Director

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience in preparing full management accounts.
• Strong understanding of inter-entity accounting and reconciliations.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for the organization.
• Produce detailed management information across departments.
• Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including reconciliations.

Skills

Preparing full management accounts

Inter-entity accounting

Collaborative approach

Hands-on financial management

Education

Professional accounting qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Job description

About the Business

Are you looking to develop your career within an ambitious finance team? We have the fantastic opportunity for a Finance Manager to join a growing manufacturing business based in Redditch. You will be joining a fast-paced, commercially focussed environment with flexible working! The Finance Manager will have a real influence towards financial performance, with eventual progression to a Finance Director role.

Main Duties

As a Finance Manager, your main duties include:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts for an organisation of moderate size
• Producing detailed management information, including analysis by department or cost centre
• Managing inter-entity accounts and performing regular reconciliations
• Overseeing day-to-day finance operations, including journals, reconciliations, and internal reporting
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning activities
• Providing clear and actionable financial insight to support informed decision-making
• Liaising with external finance professionals, including accountants and advisors

Location / Office / Culture

The role offers hybrid working, with Fridays worked from home, alongside flexible hours that allow you to choose when you work. You will receive close support and mentoring from the Finance Director, with a clear progression pathway to eventually step into the FD role. Based in Redditch, the office promotes a collaborative culture and a strong focus on development, including study support for professional qualifications.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• A professional accounting qualification is advantageous but not essential
• Proven experience in preparing full management accounts
• Comfortable working in a small or growing organisation with a hands-on approach
• Strong understanding of inter-entity accounting and reconciliations
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with key stakeholders

Why Join the business

• Study support towards CIMA/ACCA/ACA
• Mentoring from a fantastic FD, with a pathway to eventually step into the FD role.
• Direct, hands-on exposure to strategic finance and senior leadership.
• Varied role with influence to drive business performance.

About Us

We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly.

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