Finance Manager

Randstad Finance; Swindon; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Finance in Swindon is partnering with a world leader in serving science to recruit a Finance Manager for a 9-month, on-site role. The position offers a pay rate of £30.00–£36.00 per hour, equating to roughly £58k–£70k annual salary for the right candidate.

You will sit on the Swindon site Extended Leadership Team, acting as a strategic business partner while leading day-to-day financial operations across GBP and EUR ledgers. Strong ERP (SAP) and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field with 5+ years of financial experience.
• Experience leading month-end close and multi-currency reporting.
• Strong SAP, Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and corporate reporting across GBP/EUR ledgers.
• Partner with Swindon site leadership on annual operating plan and long-term planning.
• Oversee monthly forecasting, variance analysis, and cash flow reporting.

Skills

Financial analysis

Business partnering

Forecasting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related financial discipline

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are partnering with a world leader in serving science in their search for a Finance Manager. This is a 9-month temporary role based on-site in Swindon, offering a pay rate between £30.00 to £36.00 per hour (equivalent to an annual salary of £58,000 to £70,000) for the right candidate.

The Role

Serving as an active member of the Swindon site's Extended Leadership Team, you will act as a strategic business partner while leading day-to-day financial operations. You will oversee month-end close across multi-currency ledgers, drive corporate reporting, manage annual operating plans, and maintain strong internal controls across the site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Month-End & Corporate Reporting: Lead the month-end close and management accounts process across GBP and EUR ledgers, preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual corporate reporting submissions.
• Site Leadership & Strategic Planning: Business partner closely with the Swindon site leadership team, leading the annual operating plan (AOP) and five-year strategic planning processes across two sites.
• Forecasting & Cash Flow: Oversee monthly forecasting, variance analysis, and Free Cash Flow (FCF) reporting.
• Operational Controls & Payroll: Manage the monthly payroll process alongside Purchase Order (PO), vendor, and invoice approvals.
• Audit & Process Improvement: Support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance testing, facilitate internal and external audits, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.

This role could be right for you if you have:

• Education & Experience: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related financial discipline (advanced degree preferred), backed by 5+ years of financial and accounting experience.
• ERP & Technical Systems: Essential hands-on knowledge and experience using SAP, paired with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel and PowerPoint).
• Analytical & Commercial Acumen: Proven ability to analyse business trends, forecast revenues and expenses, and provide commercial insights to site leadership.
• Controls & Compliance: Solid understanding of accounting principles, multi-currency reporting, and SOX compliance frameworks.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while managing competing deadlines.

Logistics & Process:

• Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 08:30-16:40).
• Workplace: 100% On-site in Swindon.
• Start Date: ASAP.
• Interview Process: Stage 1 on-site interview with the Hiring Manager, followed by a potential Stage 2 interview with the Senior Director of Finance.