Finance Manager

Greenbrook Industries Limited; Harlow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical products manufacturer is looking for a Finance role in Harlow. This position involves ensuring accurate financial records, leading financial reporting, and collaborating with different teams across the business. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience and have completed the second level of ACCA/ICAEW/CIMA. This full-time role offers a salary between £40,000 – £50,000 based on experience, plus study support and additional benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Free on-site parking

Flexible start time, option to work from home 1 day per week

Employee discounts

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a finance role in industry or practice.
• Experience of managing and supporting junior team members is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure financial records are accurate and reconciled.
• Lead financial reporting and manage cash flow.
• Supervise junior finance team members.

Skills

Communication skills

Financial reporting

Data accuracy

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Completed at least the second level of ACCA/ICAEW/CIMA

Tools

Netsuite

Job description

Are you currently working in a finance role you could be qualified, part qualified or qualified by experience, and are looking for an opportunity to take the next step in your career? Do you want to join a team where you can have a real impact, with unlimited progression opportunities?

If you believe that finance should play an integral part in a business, where the numbers are crucial to its strategy and direction and have the communication skills to work across the organisation we want to hear from you.

Whether you are working in a business currently or in practice looking to take a step into industry this is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team in a business with big ambitions.

About You

• Accuracy: You are focused on ensuring the data is accurate and up to date and reporting can be confidently used to make decisions.
• Ownership: You are accountable for your work and use feedback to create better performance and continuous improvement for yourself and the team.
• Commercial Insight: You are curious about the story behind the numbers turning data into clear, practical recommendations for the business.
• Collaboration: You are a great communicator, working well with others, thinking about the wider team in the business and always looking to work together.
• Momentum: You are dynamic, agile and proactive identifying issues ahead of you always pushing forward which creates momentum and a forward‑thinking mentality.
• Passion: You are passionate about what you do, you see finance as an integral part of our wider business success.

About the Role

Become a key member of the finance team. You will be focused on ensuring our numbers are managed, up to date and we are meeting our deadlines. This is a really varied role where you will get involved in all aspects of financial management for the business.

You will lead financial reporting, liaising with third parties, general reporting, cash management and the production of management accounts.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career. Your communication skills are as important as your financial ones, as you will be working closely with other teams across the business.

We believe in being proactive and taking ownership; this role will be vital to helping us shape the finance function and we welcome your ideas and problem‑solving abilities.

You will have two junior team members reporting into you, so some experience of supervising or managing is advantageous but not essential, as we can provide support to help you grow into this.

Success in Your First Year Looks Like

• Confidently taking ownership and ensuring the financial data in the company is accurate, managed, reconciled and fully up to date.
• Ensuring the finance team meets their monthly reporting deadlines.
• Supporting our Finance Director, Financial Controller and building a good relationship across the business as well as our third‑party finance providers.
• Confident in the production of management accounts and involved in other areas of reporting required to support the wider business.
• Supervising junior team members to support their growth.

What You Will Do

• Ensure the company's financial records are up to date and reconciled on our ERP and supporting systems.
• Work with finance team to ensure all prepayments, accruals, journals and other accounting adjustments are accurately recorded and any timing differences are accounted for.
• Lead production of management accounts.
• Be involved in the cashflow and budgeting management for the business.
• Help to train and develop junior team members, delegating tasks and coordinating to support in your day‑to‑day duties for the management of the Finance team.
• Develop relationships and oversee the reporting process for third party relationships.
• Work with other teams in the business representing finance on projects and to provide ad‑hoc reporting.
• Coordinate with Financial Controller to ensure finance reporting targets are achieved on a monthly basis.
• Assist in the end of year audit.

Essential Criteria

• Have completed at least the second level of ACCA/ICAEW/CIMA, fully qualified or qualified by experience.
• Currently working in a finance role either in industry or practice with at least 3 years' experience.

Advantageous Criteria

• Experience of managing and supporting junior team members.
• Knowledge of Netsuite or similar ERP system.

About Us

With over 60 years of experience, GreenBrook is a well‑established manufacturer of electrical products, proudly supporting wholesalers, property developers and contractors across the UK. Our mission is to become the leading name for electrical product solutions -- known not just for the quality and reliability of our products, but for the positive impact we make across the industry.

We're dedicated to providing innovative products and solutions that help our customers work smarter, operate more sustainably, and remain consistently profitable. At the heart of GreenBrook is our passionate team of people who care deeply about what they do.

Our Culture

This is an exciting time to be joining our team. We have big plans to expand our business, and we have a strong culture of creativity and innovation. All our team is encouraged to grow and improve to actively help us develop as a team. Everyone in our team has a voice, and your opinion really matters. We will always have discussions about new and innovative ideas to improve our work as a team. We strive for success. Taking pride in what we do is at the core part of our team.

Your Team

You will be joining a friendly and supportive Finance team of 5 people and will be based in our Harlow office.

You will report into Kim, our Finance Director, and also be working closely across the business with the wider Greenbrook team of 60 people.

Your Environment

This is an office‑based role, located in Harlow, not far from the town centre with excellent access to shops, cafes and local amenities. We have an open‑plan environment that helps us collaborate and encourage new ideas.

Benefits

• 40,000-50,000 DOE Basic Salary + Study Support if applicable
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Option to buy up to 5 additional days of holiday
• Free on‑site parking
• 15‑minute walk to Harlow rail station
• Employee discounts
• Flexible start time (37 hours per week), option to work from home 1 day per week
• Bright HR with access to discount vouchers
• Perkbox employee benefits
• Pension scheme

Application Process

We will be looking to conduct interviews in the week commencing 05 January 2026.

You must have the right to work in the UK and have the relevant visa if applicable. We do not provide support for obtaining a visa or provide relocation support.

In addition, applicants should answer the following questions as part of your application:

• Do you currently live within a reasonable commuting distance of Harlow and are able to be in the office Monday‑Friday? (Essential)
• Are you currently based in and have the right to work in the UK? (Essential)
• Do you have experience of Netsuite or a similar ERP? Please provide details (Advantageous)
• Have you completed at least the second level of ACCA/ICAEW/CIMA, fully qualified or qualified by experience? Please provide details (Essential)
• Are you currently working in a finance role either in industry or practice with at least 3 years' relevant experience? Please provide details (Essential)
• Do you have experience of managing and supporting junior team members? Please provide details (Advantageous)

Job Type: Full‑time

Pay: 40,000.00-50,000.00 per year

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