Finance Manager

Trial Balance Consulting; Exeter; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing business near Exeter is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, including management accounts and statutory submissions. Candidates should have a solid grounding in finance operations and commercial awareness. Responsibilities include budgeting, cashflow monitoring, and mentoring a finance apprentice. The position offers autonomy and the chance to impact the company's growth positively.

Qualifications

• Solid grounding in finance operations required.
• Strong commercial awareness expected.
• Proactive approach necessary.

Responsibilities

• Production of accurate monthly management accounts.
• Preparation of statutory information and HMRC submissions.
• Ownership of the general ledger.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow monitoring.
• Overseeing supplier payments and monitoring aged debt.
• Development of KPIs and financial reporting packs.
• Supporting and mentoring the Finance Apprentice.
• Contributing to planned structural and operational changes.
• Working with stakeholders to improve processes.

Skills

Finance operations

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cashflow monitoring

Commercial awareness

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent experience

Job description

Finance Manager - Near Exeter - Circa £45,000

Trial Balance Consulting are delighted to have been exclusively engaged by a long-standing, family-owned manufacturing business to recruit their new Finance Manager. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a stable organisation of around 35 employees, operating across several successful enterprises and now entering an exciting phase of structural change and future growth.

This is a full-time,on-siteposition based near Exeter, working closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team. You’ll be supported by a motivated Finance Apprentice, with a longer-term plan to further expand the finance function as the business continues to evolve.

This is a broad and hands‑on role where the successful candidate will take ownership of day‑to‑day finance operations while also contributing to ongoing improvements and upcoming structural projects.

Key responsibilities will include

• Production of accurate monthly management accounts with meaningful commentary
• Preparation of statutory information and HMRC submissions (including VAT)
• Ownership of the general ledger and ensuring accuracy across multiple business entities
• Budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow monitoring
• Overseeing supplier payments and monitoring aged debt
• Development of KPIs and financial reporting packs for management
• Supporting and mentoring the Finance Apprentice
• Contributing to planned structural and operational changes within the organisation
• Working with internal and external stakeholders to improve processes and controls

Our client is open‑minded on qualification level. Whether you are fully qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA), part-qualified, or suitably qualified by experience, what matters most is a solid grounding in finance operations, strong commercial awareness, and a confident, proactive approach. Study support can be provided where relevant.

This role will suit a personable, forward‑thinking Finance Manager who enjoys variety, autonomy, and being truly embedded in the running of a small but ambitious business. If you're looking for a role where your ideas will be heard and you can make a real impact, this is an excellent time to join.

For further details and to apply, please contact Elle Benjaminquoting referenceEB10787ASAP.