Finance Manager

Protolabs; Telford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Protolabs is seeking an experienced Finance Manager for its Telford office. The ideal candidate will manage finance functions, ensuring compliance with UK reporting standards and develop a team within a growth-oriented company that values diversity and innovation. This role offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and a focus on professional development.

Benefits

Growth-oriented development opportunities

Open corporate culture

Extensive e-learning platform

Employee wellness support

25 days holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Over 8 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Strong working knowledge of UK accounting principles and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage general accounting functions like accounts payable and receivable.
• Prepare financial statements in compliance with US GAAP.
• Lead and develop a team of finance professionals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

IT skills

Education

CIMA or ACCA

Tools

Integrated ERP systems

Job description

Be yourself at Protolabs

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace. So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply! You can help make our company even better. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself. We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams.

Why Protolabs?

We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do. It's our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home.

For our office in Telford we are looking for an experienced Finance Manager with strong people management skills and experience in team management

What you'll do:

• Oversee and manage the general accounting functions, including but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with US GAAP
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Maintain and develop internal SOX controls
• Coordinate with external accountants to produce UK statutory accounts and corporation tax analyses
• Coordinate and complete quarterly and annual audits
• Manage the daily operations of the finance department and lead, coach, and develop a team of finance professionals.
• Development of continuous improvement culture
• Interpret and communicate financial data to non-financial managers
• Collaborate with other departments to support overall company goals and objectives.
• Monitor and evaluate financial information systems and suggest improvements where weaknesses are identified.
• Any further ad-hoc finance duties that may be required

What it takes:

• Strong working knowledge of integrated ERP systems in a manufacturing environment
• An in-depth understanding of accounting principles, UK reporting requirements, financial regulations, and tax laws
• The ability to efficiently manage tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment is critical
• Analytical and logical with excellent problem-solving skills and a keen attention to detail
• Excellent IT skills
• Strong organisational and leadership skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Qualified CIMA / ACCA or working towards end of qualification
• A minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial role

What's in it for you:

• Growth-oriented company with a focus on your development journey through regular feedback and discussions
• Open and welcoming corporate culture globally
• Extensive e-learning platform with 300+ training courses and on-site sessions, including internal leadership training
• Onsite car parking, bicycle storage, and convenient public transport links
• Newly built canteen with free hot drinks
• Employee Discount scheme with savings across thousands of UK retailers
• Employee wellbeing culture with mental health support, wellbeing portal, and psychologist assistance
• Monetary-based Reward Schemes for recognition, referrals, anniversaries, and life events
• 37.5 hours per week, permanent contract
• 25 days holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Life insurance policy for eligible employees - 4 x base salary

If this role sounds interesting we look forward to your CV!

• Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Package including bonus and car / allowance
• Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Package including bonus and car / allowance