Finance Manager / Financial Controller / Management Accountant

WH Finance Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly expanding international manufacturing business based in the UK is seeking a Management Accountant/Finance Manager/Financial Controller to oversee financial operations. Responsibilities include managing reporting, payroll, compliance, and supporting international expansions. The ideal candidate will have strong commercial awareness and experience in the manufacturing or engineering sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, engineering or industrial sectors.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on financial models.
• Ability to manage payroll, VAT, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting including P&L and cash flow.
• Lead monthly management accounts and board-level reporting.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Detail-oriented

Proficient in accounting software

Excel-based modelling

Cross-border finance

Job description

Our client is a rapidly expanding international manufacturing/engineering business and they are now looking to recruit a Management Accountant / Finance Manager or Financial Controller to oversee UK financial operations and lead the financial planning for their expansion strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations supported by part qualified financial assistant.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting, including P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow.
• Manage payroll, VAT, HMRC compliance, and liaise with external accountants/auditors.
• Maintain and improve internal controls and systems.
• Lead monthly management accounts and board-level financial reporting.

Strategic & International Expansion Support

• Develop robust financial models and investment cases for international ventures (startup or acquisition).
• Support due diligence on potential overseas acquisitions or JV partners.
• Create budgets and forecasts aligned with strategic growth goals.
• Provide cost accounting analysis to support operational decisions.

Essential Qualifications/experience required:

• Strong commercial awareness with experience in manufacturing, engineering or industrial sectors.
• Hands‑on and detail‑oriented; capable of both strategy and execution.
• Proficient in accounting software and Excel‑based modelling.
• Experience in international business planning or cross‑border finance is desirable.

Interviews are ongoing so apply now.