Finance Manager

LHH; Swindon; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH in Swindon is seeking a Finance Manager on a 9-month contract to lead financial reporting, planning and operations across GBP and EUR accounts. You will partner with the leadership team, drive process improvements and ensure timely close and SOX compliance.

The role requires SAP mastery, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills and a strategic, data-driven mindset to forecast revenues and manage payroll across two sites in the UK.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive financial and/or accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related financial discipline (advanced degree a plus).
• SAP experience is essential; strong MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• High attention to detail, strong critical thinking, and ability to analyze business trends to project revenues and expenses.
• Self-starter with time-management skills and ability to communicate complex financial data to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Reporting & Month-End: Lead month-end close and management accounts across GBP and EUR; meet reporting deadlines.
• Strategic Business Partnering: Serve on Swindon Extended Leadership Team; lead five-year strategy and annual operating plan for two sites.
• FP&A & Cash Flow: Oversee monthly forecasting, variance analysis, and Free Cash Flow reporting; manage monthly payroll.
• Operations & Controls: Manage PO process, vendor relationships, and invoice approvals.
• Audit & Compliance: Support SOX testing, audits, and process-improvement initiatives.

Skills

Finance experience

Forecasting skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Finance Manager (9-Month Contract)

Location: Swindon (onsite)

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours/week (Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 16:40)

Pay Rate: Salary equivalent: £58,000 - £70,000 per annum

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Finance Manager to join our Swindon team on an initial 9-month contract. Acting as a key business partner and an active member of the site's Extended Leadership Team, you will take ownership of core financial reporting, strategic planning, and day-to-day financial operations across GBP and EUR accounts.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy driving process improvements, and have strong SAP expertise, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Reporting & Month-End: Lead the month-end close and management accounts process across GBP and EUR accounts, ensuring strict corporate reporting deadlines (monthly, quarterly, and annual) are met.

• Strategic Business Partnering: Serve on the Swindon Extended Leadership Team, leading the five-year strategic planning process and the annual operating plan across two sites.

• FP&A & Cash Flow: Oversee monthly forecasting, variance analysis, and Free Cash Flow (FCF) reporting, alongside managing monthly payroll.

• Operations & Controls: Manage the Purchase Order (PO) process, vendor relationships, and invoice approvals.

• Audit & Compliance: Support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) testing, internal/external audits, and continuous process improvement initiatives to elevate departmental performance.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: 5+ years of progressive financial and/or accounting experience.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related financial discipline (an advanced financial degree is a plus).

• Systems: Proven hands-on experience with SAP (essential) and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

• Skills: High attention to detail, robust critical thinking, and the ability to analyze business trends to project future revenues and expenses.

• Work Style: A self-starter with strong time-management skills and the ability to communicate complex financial data clearly to stakeholders.