Finance Manager

Recruitment Direct; Leominster; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Company benefits package

Job summary

Recruitment Direct Leominster is recruiting a Finance Manager for a north Herefordshire technology and manufacturing business on a full-time permanent basis. You will work with the Financial Controller to deliver accurate financial reporting, strengthen controls, and support commercial decision-making during a period of change.

The role involves monthly management accounts, P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, intercompany reconciliations, payroll and pension oversight, and

Qualifications

• Strong experience in finance management or senior finance role.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, independent and a team player.
• Flexible, adaptable in a changing environment.
• Proactive with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Highly organised with attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly management accounts and group reporting.
• Producing Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow reports.
• Preparing budget variance analysis and key financial performance metrics.
• Supporting the budgeting and forecasting process across the business.
• Providing financial insight to support commercial decision-making.
• Assisting with statutory reporting, including VAT and other taxation requirements.
• Preparing balance sheet reconciliations, including intercompany accounts.
• Managing payroll and pension administration through an outsourced provider.
• Completing P11D and P60 reporting.
• Supporting the Financial Controller with financial controls and process improvements.
• Assisting with wider finance responsibilities as required by the business.

Skills

Finance management

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA desirable

Tools

Epicor

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

We pleased to be recruiting for a Finance Manager on a full-time permanent basis on behalf of a leading technology and manufacturing business based in north Herefordshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to join a growing organisation during an exciting period of change. Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, strengthening controls, supporting commercial decision-making, and helping shape finance processes as the business continues to evolve.

What You Can Expect

• Competitive salary and company benefits package
• Permanent, full-time position
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Please note: This role requires the successful candidate to be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).
• Work within an innovative advanced manufacturing business

What You Will Be Doing

• Preparing monthly management accounts and group reporting
• Producing Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow reports
• Preparing budget variance analysis and key financial performance metrics
• Supporting the budgeting and forecasting process across the business
• Providing financial insight to support commercial decision-making
• Assisting with statutory reporting, including VAT and other taxation requirements
• Preparing balance sheet reconciliations, including intercompany accounts
• Managing payroll and pension administration through an outsourced provider
• Completing P11D and P60 reporting
• Supporting the Financial Controller with financial controls and process improvements
• Assisting with wider finance responsibilities as required by the business

What We Are Looking For

• Strong experience within a finance management or senior finance role
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible, adaptable and comfortable working within a changing business environment
• Proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and ERP systems

Desirable:

• ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualified
• Experience within a manufacturing environment
• Experience working in a multi-currency business
• Knowledge of Epicor and Microsoft Dynamics accounting systems
• Eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC

Recruitment Direct Leominster are an equal opportunities employer and working as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

You must be able to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK to apply for this role.