Finance Manager

Transaction Recruitment Ltd.; Leominster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous holiday allowance

Health cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing support

Life assurance

Salary sacrifice pension

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Transaction Recruitment Ltd. in Leominster is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the production of management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and cash flow reporting. You will work with the Financial Controller in a hands-on, varied role and help shape finance processes during a period of change.

The role offers hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 from home) and a discretionary annual bonus. ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification is preferred but not essential; manufacturing or multi-currency

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified – preferred but not essential
• Solid experience producing management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations
• A proactive, adaptable approach and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Strong Excel skills and experience using ERP systems
• Manufacturing or multi-currency experience would be beneficial

Responsibilities

• Producing the monthly management accounts and reporting up to group level, covering the full P&L, balance sheet and cash flow
• Analysing performance against budget and presenting the key numbers that matter to the business
• Contributing to the annual budget and rolling forecasts
• Partnering with commercial and operational colleagues to help them make well-informed decisions
• Assisting with VAT and wider tax compliance
• Completing balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations
• Liaising with the external payroll bureau on payroll and pensions, including year-end employee benefit and payroll reporting
• Reviewing and tightening financial controls, and bringing in best practice as the business evolves

Skills

Management accounts

Balance sheet reconciliations

Excel

ERP systems

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

About the Business

An exciting opportunity to join an established, technology-led manufacturing business in Leominster as a Finance Manager, offering a salary of £60,000 – £65,000 plus an annual bonus. The business is entering an exciting phase of change, giving you the chance to shape how the finance function works, improve processes and have real visibility across the operation. You’ll work hand in hand with the Financial Controller in a varied, hands‑on role where no two months look the same.

Main Duties:

• Producing the monthly management accounts and reporting up to group level, covering the full P&L, balance sheet and cash flow
• Analysing performance against budget and presenting the key numbers that matter to the business
• Contributing to the annual budget and rolling forecasts
• Partnering with commercial and operational colleagues to help them make well-informed decisions
• Assisting with VAT and wider tax compliance
• Completing balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations
• Liaising with the external payroll bureau on payroll and pensions, including year-end employee benefit and payroll reporting
• Reviewing and tightening financial controls, and bringing in best practice as the business evolves

Location / Office / Culture

The role is hybrid, with 3 days in the office and 2 from home, based in Leominster. You’ll be joining a collaborative finance team where your ideas are welcomed and you’ll have the freedom to drive improvements. The role will start broad and become more defined over time, so it suits someone who enjoys variety and wants to leave their mark.

What We Are Looking For

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified – preferred but not essential
• Solid experience producing management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations
• A proactive, adaptable approach and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Strong Excel skills and experience using ERP systems
• Manufacturing or multi-currency experience would be beneficial

Why Join the business

• Salary of £60,000 – £65,000 plus discretionary bonus
• Hybrid working
• Generous holiday allowance that increases with service
• Health cash plan, employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Life assurance, salary sacrifice pension and cycle to work scheme
• A genuine chance to influence and shape a finance function during a period of growth and change