Finance manager

Michael Page; Witney; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a Financial Manager to oversee budgeting, forecasting and FP&A activities for a manufacturing client. The role focuses on driving strategic financial insights, leading a small team and partnering with departments to ensure robust financial governance.

The successful candidate will hold ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent, with strong modelling skills and proven leadership. A structured, data-driven mindset will support informed decision-making and business growth.

Qualifications

• Strong financial analysis and modelling skills.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proven leadership skills to manage and develop a team.

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

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Leadership

Stakeholder comms

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

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.

Profile

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.

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.