Finance Manager

FRS Limited; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international manufacturing business seeks a Finance Manager to oversee all aspects of Commercial, Management, and Financial Accounting. The ideal candidate will have ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifications and strong IT skills, particularly in MS Excel. This role offers excellent development prospects within the company and the wider group.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Working towards ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifications.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in MS Excel (pivots, lookups).

Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for all Management Accounting aspects.
• Lead, guide, mentor, and develop a small finance team.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifications

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

My client is a leading international manufacturing business, serving high-profile companies such as JLR, Dana, and Rolls Royce as long-term customers.

Following a recent acquisition of a business unit based in Tamworth, FRS has been enlisted to assist with recruiting a commercially focused accountant to join as Finance Manager.

This is an integral role, taking full ownership of all aspects of Commercial, Management, and Financial Accounting for the divisional business unit, reporting to the Group Financial Controller.

Reports to: Group Financial Controller

Responsible for: 1 Part-Time Finance Assistant (main responsibilities include processing A/P invoices and posting cash receipts to A/R)

1. Full responsibility for all Management Accounting aspects, including ownership of P&L, Budgeting, Forecasting, and Variance Analysis.
2. Review and amend divisional KPIs and analysis to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
3. Partner with key stakeholders across commercial, sales, and operations.
4. Create reports with analysis and commentary for onsite SLT.
5. Assist Group FC in developing accounting controls, improving cost control/analysis, and labor efficiency reports.
6. Maintain stock records, stand costings, and stock takes.
7. Handle ad hoc reporting such as ONS, expense analysis, and quarterly VAT returns.
8. Participate in continuous improvement projects and support the integration of new divisional business into the group.
9. Manage daily bank reporting, cash book reconciliation, and coding/posting to nominal accounts.
10. Reconcile TB Nominal Balance Sheet control accounts.
11. Support Group FC during annual statutory audits and month/year-end tasks.
12. Oversee monthly payroll, maintaining employee records, validating clockings, and calculating gross pay.
13. Lead, guide, mentor, and develop a small finance team, ensuring transactional duties are completed timely.

This role is ideal for a candidate seeking a varied and challenging position where they can influence the business. There are excellent prospects for future development within the company and the wider group.

The ideal candidate will be working towards ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifications with at least 2 years of experience in a similar role. Strong IT skills, particularly in MS Excel (pivots, lookups), are essential for analyzing and improving financial performance reports. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are also required for effective business partnering across key areas.

In return, a competitive salary of £40,000 to £50,000 DOE, along with excellent benefits and growth opportunities, awaits.