Finance manager

ACCA Careers; Witney; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Financial Manager to oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis for a manufacturing-focused SME. You will lead a small team, produce insightful reports, and partner with senior management to drive strategic decisions.

The role emphasizes strong financial modelling, stakeholder communication, and ensuring regulatory compliance within a quality-driven environment.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification required or equivalent.
• Strong financial analysis and modelling skills.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Ability to convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proven leadership to manage and develop a team.
• Experience in manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts and cashflow to guide business planning.
• Analyse financial performance and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Support decision-making through in-depth financial modelling and analysis.
• Monitor key performance indicators and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure financial alignment across the business.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
• Lead and develop a small team to support financial operations.
• Present financial reports and findings to senior management.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial reporting

Communication

Leadership

Manufacturing experience

Job description

The Financial Manager role involves overseeing financial planning and analysis to support business decisions in the manufacturing sector. You'll play a key part in managing budgets, forecasting, and providing insights that help the business achieve its goals.

Client Details

An established SME that delivers bespoke services, with a strong focus on quality, reliability, and customer experience.

Description

• Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts and cashflow to guide business planning.
• Analyse financial performance and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Support decision-making through in-depth financial modelling and analysis.
• Monitor key performance indicators and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure financial alignment across the business.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
• Lead and develop a small team to support financial operations.
• Present financial reports and findings to senior management.

A Successful Finance Manager Should Have

• A professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Strong financial analysis and modelling skills.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• The ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proven leadership skills to manage and develop a team.
• Familiarity with the manufacturing sector is a plus.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £65,000 to £75,000 dependent on the level of experience.
• 25 days holiday.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.