Finance Manager: ERP & Automation (Hybrid, Birmingham)

Halliday Marx

Birmingham

Hybrid

GBP 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Halliday Marx have exclusively partnered with a British manufacturing firm to recruit a Finance Manager in Birmingham. The role offers a hybrid pattern (4 days in office) with responsibility for month-end, trial balance, audits and financial controls within a small finance team.

You will lead the full finance cycle, drive process improvements, and play a key role in ERP migration. Manufacturing SME experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

Must be recently qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or finalist with exams this year.
Experience in manufacturing or product-based SME preferred.
Strong understanding of full finance cycle and ownership in a small finance team.
Proactive approach to technology with automation/AI tools experience.

Responsibilities

Owns month-end close and maintains nominal ledger.
Produces and reviews trial balance and resolves variances.
Supports preparation of monthly management accounts.
Manages year-end statutory audit and acts as main contact for external auditors.
Reviews and improves finance processes, controls and reporting; leverage automation/AI.
Leads ERP migration: requirements gathering, process mapping, data cleansing, testing and go-live.
Oversees statutory and tax compliance.
Manages bank reconciliations across accounts.
Oversees purchase and sales ledgers.
Runs payroll.