Finance Manager

Yunex Traffic; Poole; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-looking infrastructure firm is seeking a Finance Manager – Operations in Poole. The role involves financial ownership of UK Manufacturing operations, driving strategic performance, and managing a small finance team. Ideal candidates should be fully qualified accountants (CIMA/ACA/ACCA) with strong commercial acumen and advanced Excel skills. A supportive culture and opportunities for growth are provided. Competitive salary and benefits package included.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Inclusive team culture

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Must be a fully qualified accountant, ideally with a degree.
• Experience in a manufacturing or operational finance environment is essential.
• Advanced Excel skills required; familiarity with SAP and Power Platform is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Take full financial and commercial ownership of UK Manufacturing operations.
• Lead monthly management reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes.
• Line manage and develop a small finance team.

Skills

Financial reporting

Commercial acumen

Excel skills

Communication skills

Team management

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACA / ACCA)

Degree

Tools

SAP

Power Platform

Job description

Uniting what’s next in traffic.

At Yunex Traffic, we launch cities into the future with forward-looking infrastructure and transport solutions, making mobility safer, more efficient and more sustainable for all. Do you want to make a difference with the work you do? Join us as a Finance Manager – Operations (Manufacturing) based in Poole, Dorset .

Responsibilities

• Take full financial and commercial ownership of our UK Manufacturing operations
• Partner with the Head of Manufacturing and leadership team to drive strategic financial performance
• Lead monthly management reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes
• Optimise inventory and product costing through structured analysis and stakeholder collaboration
• Manage financial aspects of bids, tenders, and German portfolio production, including transfer pricing and licensee fees
• Oversee compliance, internal controls, and audit processes, including annual stock take
• Support operational strategy and capital expenditure decisions
• Line manage and develop a small finance team

Qualifications & Experience

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA / ACA / ACCA), ideally with a degree
• Strong commercial acumen and experience in a manufacturing or operational finance environment
• Advanced Excel skills; SAP and Power Platform experience highly desirable
• Proven ability to communicate financial insights to non-finance stakeholders
• Experience managing or leading a team and working cross-functionally
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks

We offer

• A key leadership role in a high-impact, future-focused business
• Opportunities for professional growth and cross-functional collaborationA supportive and inclusive team culture
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The chance to shape the future of mobility and infrastructure