Finance Manager

Michael Page; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct exposure to senior leadership

Autonomous role

Stable and growing business

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing group for a Finance Manager who will take ownership of the finance function, delivering accurate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.

You will work closely with senior leadership to ensure strong internal controls, drive process improvements, and provide commercial insight to support growth and long-term success.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified AAT or equivalent accounting qualification.
• Experience as Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Experience producing management accounts and reporting packs.
• Proven budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Knowledge of Sage and advanced Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder influence.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts, reports and KPI analysis.
• Post journals including accruals and prepayments.
• Lead month-end and year-end processes.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and records.
• Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Prepare VAT returns and ensure compliance.
• Act as main finance contact for auditors and group stakeholders.
• Provide financial insights to support growth.
• Drive process improvements in accounting controls.
• Support strategic decision-making with reporting.

Skills

Sage

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder mgmt

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

AAT or equivalent

Tools

Sage

Job description

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Finance Manager will take ownership of the finance function, delivering accurate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management while supporting key business decisions.

This is a varied, hands-on role focused on maintaining strong financial controls, driving process improvements, and providing commercial insight to help support the company's growth and long-term success.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established, growing manufacturing business with a strong reputation in its sector, offering a stable environment and the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership to influence business performance.

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Produce accurate monthly management accounts, financial reports and KPI analysis
• Prepare and post journals, including accruals and prepayments
• Lead month-end and year-end processes
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial records
• Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and ensure compliance with statutory requirements
• Act as the main finance contact for external auditors, accountants and group stakeholders
• Analyse financial performance and provide recommendations to support business growth
• Drive continuous improvement of accounting processes, controls and procedures
• Support strategic decision-making through clear and timely financial reporting

Profile

About You

• Fully qualified AAT or equivalent accounting qualification
• Previous experience in a Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant position
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Experience producing management accounts and financial reporting packs
• Proven budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management experience
• Strong Sage and advanced Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical capability
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to influence stakeholders across the business

Job Offer

What's on Offer?

• 45,000 - 50,000 per annum
• 3 days onsite
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and key business decisions
• A broad, autonomous role with real scope to improve processes
• Stable and growing business environment
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on financial performance and operational efficiency