Finance Manager: Lead Commercial Decisions & Team Growth

Seymour John Ltd; Stafford; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Seymour John Ltd in Tamworth is recruiting a Finance Manager to deliver accurate management accounts, drive efficiencies and influence commercial decision-making across the business.

Reporting to the Finance Director and leading a team of four, you will own budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and year-end activities while shaping future financial strategy and a clear pathway to Financial Controller.

Qualifications

• Experience in Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant role.
• Manufacturing environment experience desirable.
• Strong management accounting and reporting proficiency.
• Excellent Excel skills.
• Experience leading or developing a team.
• Hands-on attitude with ownership to drive initiatives forward.
• Ability to think commercially and identify performance improvements.
• Strong communication skills across all levels of the business.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts and variance analysis.
• Manage weekly P&L reporting and performance analysis.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Coordinate the month-end process and reporting deadlines.
• Handle inventory accounting, stock reconciliations and cost analysis.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and fixed asset registers.
• Oversee VAT returns, intercompany reconciliations and ONS reporting.
• Assist with year-end accounts and external audits.
• Lead projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with operational teams to identify efficiency gains.
• Mentor and develop a team of four finance staff.

Skills

Finance management

Management accounting

Excel skills

Team leadership

Commercial awareness

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

Job description

Seymour John Ltd in Tamworth is recruiting a Finance Manager to deliver accurate management accounts, drive efficiencies and influence commercial decision-making across the business.

Reporting to the Finance Director and leading a team of four, you will own budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and year-end activities while shaping future financial strategy and a clear pathway to Financial Controller.