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Finance Manager

Morson Talent

West Midlands Combined Authority

Hybrid

GBP 50,000 - 60,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

A leading engineering and manufacturing organization is recruiting for a Finance Manager in Telford. This role involves managing governance and controls while enhancing financial processes within the defense sector, offering competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme (up to 7.5%)
5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
Employer pension contribution up to 10%
Health cash plan and enhanced family benefits
Long service rewards
Employee discount and wellbeing packages

Qualifications

  • Experience in audit, risk management, and corporate financial controls is essential.
  • Strong understanding of governance frameworks in a regulated environment.
  • Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Manage corporate governance procedures and internal control testing.
  • Lead internal and external audit coordination.
  • Ensure audit readiness and resolve queries.

Skills

Audit Management
Risk Management
Corporate Financial Controls
Governance Frameworks
Stakeholder Management
Analytical Skills
Attention to Detail

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)

Job description

Finance Manager - Governance, Controls & Business Improvement


Location: Telford | Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (37 hours/week)


Salary: £50,000-£60,000 + bonus + benefits

We are currently partnering with a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation within the defence sector to recruit a Finance Manager to join their finance function at their Telford site.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take ownership of governance and internal control frameworks while contributing to finance process improvements across the business.

Key Responsibilities:



  • Manage corporate governance procedures and internal control testing


  • Lead internal and external audit coordination


  • Maintain and oversee core systems such as the Business Management System, Risk & Controls Matrix (RACM), and Delegation of Authority


  • Coordinate and support the COSA (Controls Owners Self-Assessment) process


  • Lead the monthly balance sheet review and journal approval processes


  • Deliver monthly KPI reporting and updates to the Senior Leadership Team


  • Ensure audit readiness, resolve queries, and implement rectification plans


Candidate Requirements:



  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)


  • Proven experience in audit, risk management, and corporate financial controls


  • Strong understanding of governance frameworks within a commercial or regulated environment


  • Confident working across departments and managing senior stakeholders


  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and analytical skills


What's on Offer:



  • Competitive salary between £50,000-£60,000 per annum


  • Annual bonus scheme (up to 7.5%)


  • 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays


  • Employer pension contribution up to 10%


  • Hybrid and flexible working (4.5-day week)


  • Health cash plan and enhanced maternity/paternity benefits


  • Long service rewards and holiday purchase scheme


  • Salary sacrifice options including EV and cycle to work schemes


  • Employee discount and wellbeing packages


This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected and growing organisation offering real career development, flexible working, and job security.

To apply or learn more, please get in touch or submit your CV today.

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