Finance Manager / Management Accountant

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

Job summary

A rapidly expanding international manufacturing business in the UK is looking for a Management Accountant / Finance Manager. The role involves overseeing financial operations and leading financial planning for expansion strategies. Ideal candidates will have commercial awareness and experience in manufacturing or engineering sectors. If you're detail-oriented and capable of driving strategic execution, apply now.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, engineering or industrial sectors.
• Hands-on and detail-oriented; capable of both strategy and execution.
• Experience in international business planning or cross-border finance is desirable.

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.
• Lead monthly management accounts and board-level financial reporting.
• Develop robust financial models and investment cases for international ventures.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Detail-oriented

Proficient in accounting software

Excel-based modelling

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

Core Finance & Accounting (UK Business)

• 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

• 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.