Finance Manager

Interaction Recruitment; Ramsey; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Manager in the UK to oversee finance and accounting operations. You will lead reporting, budgeting, and provide strategic financial guidance, requiring a minimum of 5 years' experience in a leadership role and strong analytical skills. The role offers a generous salary range of £50k - £60k, hybrid working, and additional benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in accounting and finance in a leadership role.
• Experience within the manufacturing sector is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading month-end and year-end reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Taking full ownership of the accounting function, including balance sheet reconciliations.
• Managing payroll, VAT returns, cash flow, and supplier/customer payments.
• Preparing financial statements in line with UK GAAP.
• Partnering with stakeholders to provide performance reporting and financial guidance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Excellent communication

Influencing abilities

Education

ACCA/CIMA or Qualified by Experience

Job description

The Role

As Finance Manager, you will oversee the full spectrum of finance and accounting operations, from daily transactional activities through to strategic planning and financial analysis. You will ensure robust financial controls are in place, deliver accurate and timely reporting, and provide strategic input to support senior decision-making.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading month-end and year-end reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Taking full ownership of the accounting function, including balance sheet reconciliations and gross margin analysis.
• Managing payroll (outsourced), VAT returns, cash flow, and supplier/customer payments.
• Preparing financial statements in line with UK GAAP.
• Partnering with stakeholders to provide performance reporting and financial guidance.
• Supporting business strategy with data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Coordinating with internal and external auditors.

About You

We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented, and commercially astute finance professional who thrives in an SME environment. You’ll be confident in both hands-on accounting and providing strategic financial leadership.

Key requirements include:

• Formally qualified (ACCA/CIMA) or Qualified by Experience
• Minimum 5 years experience in accounting and finance in a leadership role
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities.
• Experience within the manufacturing sector is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.
• Must live within a commutable distance from Huntingdon, as this role will be site based for 3 days per week.

Why Apply?

This is a key role within a collaborative and transparent team culture. You’ll have the autonomy to shape processes, contribute to company strategy, and work closely with the senior leadership team to drive sustainable growth.

If you’re ready to take on a role where your expertise will truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Generous salary between £50k - £60k + Benefits depending on Experience, plus other benefits including hybrid working, 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, pension

Apply today or contact Kul Mahal at Interaction Recruitment on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.

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