Finance Manager

Wade Macdonald; Winnersh; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector seeks a Finance Manager to join their team in South Wales. This role involves financial reporting, operational finance, and overseeing an on-site accountant. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant experienced in a manufacturing or R&D environment, with strong financial analytical skills and capable of enhancing finance processes.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Career progression opportunities

Access to training and development initiatives

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with CIMA, ACA, or ACCA.
• Experience in manufacturing or R&D preferred.
• Familiarity with US GAAP beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Overseeing daily finance operations including payroll and accruals.
• Managing R&D grant accounting and financial analysis.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Excel

Communication

Education

CIMA

ACA

ACCA

Job description

Finance Manager - South Wales - £55,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Benefits

About the Client:
This well-established organisation operates within the manufacturing sector and is known for its values-driven approach and long-term commitment to employee development. They cultivate a dynamic work environment where work-life balance and employee well-being are priorities.

About the Job:
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a qualified accountant to join a key manufacturing site in South Wales. Supporting local operations and managing an on-site Accountant, the role will be responsible for financial reporting, operational finance, and business partnering with site leadership, with support from a wider central finance team.

Duties will include:

• Taking ownership of monthly and quarterly management accounts, ensuring compliance with US GAAP
• Supporting operational and R&D teams by providing timely and accurate financial insight
• Overseeing daily finance operations including journals for payroll, prepayments, accruals, and intercompany recharges
• Leading site-level opex forecasting and analysing variances against budget
• Managing R&D grant accounting, including reconciliations and reporting
• Reviewing payroll in coordination with HR and the central payroll team
• Preparing VAT returns and supporting statutory accounts and audit requirements
• Liaising with inventory and costing teams based overseas to ensure accurate product costing
• Identifying and implementing improvements to local finance processes
• Supervising and developing an on-site Accountant
• Collaborating with finance teams at other UK locations, with occasional travel as required
• Providing ad hoc financial analysis to support site leadership in decision-making

About the Successful Applicant:
You will be a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA or ACCA) with a strong foundation in financial reporting and core accounting principles. Previous experience in a manufacturing or R&D setting is preferred, and familiarity with US GAAP is beneficial. You'll be confident in Excel, possess excellent communication skills, and demonstrate the ability to lead and support others.

What You Will Receive in Return:
You'll be part of a supportive and collaborative organisation that values long-term growth and professional development. In addition to a competitive salary and bonus, you'll benefit from hybrid working, career progression opportunities, and access to a range of training and development initiatives.