Finance Manager: Mentored by CFO in Manufacturing Growth

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Mentorship from CFO

Job summary

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day financial operations within a high-performance engineering manufacturing business in the UK. You will work closely with the CFO for mentorship and strategic guidance while ensuring robust financial controls and accurate management reporting.

The role covers month-end close, cashflow forecasting, budgeting, and project reporting, with a focus on compliance and continuous improvement within a growing

Qualifications

• ACCA, CIMA, or ACA fully qualified.
• 2+ years PQE in manufacturing/engineering.
• Experience managing 1–2 direct reports.
• Strong Excel and Power Query abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts with supporting analysis.
• Balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls.
• Contract Revenue Recognition and Inventory valuations with provision assumptions.
• Fixed Assets Register reconciliations; HMRC for VAT, PAYE & P11D; R&D Tax Credit computations.
• Timesheets reconciliations and Manufacturing Parts Costing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA fully qualified

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power Query

Job description

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day financial operations within a high-performance engineering manufacturing business in the UK. You will work closely with the CFO for mentorship and strategic guidance while ensuring robust financial controls and accurate management reporting.

The role covers month-end close, cashflow forecasting, budgeting, and project reporting, with a focus on compliance and continuous improvement within a growing