Finance Manager (No 2 Role)

Investigo; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing business in Coventry is seeking an exceptional Finance Manager to ensure financial excellence across the organization. The role includes managing a team, P&L ownership, and providing commercial support. Candidates should be qualified accountants with experience in manufacturing and leadership capabilities. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £70,000 plus bonuses and benefits with a flexible working policy allowing for 2-3 days in the office.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Performance Bonus

Flexible Working

Autonomy

Career Development

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong technical skills.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to manage and inspire a team.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of profit and loss reporting, ensuring accuracy and insightful analysis.
• Enhance quality and timeliness of management reporting.
• Act as a trusted finance partner to operational teams.
• Maintain robust financial controls and ensure compliance.
• Support preparation of year-end statutory accounts.
• Manage and develop a small team of finance professionals.
• Influence key business decisions and drive financial performance.
• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Manufacturing Experience

Leadership Capabilities

Resilience

Commercial Acumen

Systems Proficiency

Job description

Finance Manager - Manufacturing Excellence

Coventry | Full Time with Flexible Working 2-3 days | £65k + Bonus & Benefits

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established, mid-sized manufacturing business based in the heart of Coventry. With a strong reputation for quality and innovation, they're seeking an exceptional Finance Manager to join their growing team and play a pivotal role in driving financial excellence across the organisation.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to step into a senior role as the number two to the Finance Director. You'll have the autonomy to lead and develop a small finance team whilst making meaningful contributions to strategic business decisions.

Working full time with a flexible approach to location, you'll typically be in the office 2-3 days per week, allowing for an excellent work-life balance whilst maintaining significant responsibility and influence within the business.

Key Responsibilities

• P&L Management: Take ownership of profit and loss reporting, ensuring accuracy and providing insightful analysis to support business decisions
• Management Accounts: Enhance the quality and timeliness of management reporting, delivering meaningful insights to the senior leadership team
• Business Partnering: Act as a trusted finance partner to operational teams, providing commercial support and financial guidance to drive performance
• Controllership: Maintain robust financial controls, oversee month-end processes, and ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures
• Statutory Accounts: Support the preparation of year-end statutory accounts, working closely with external auditors and ensuring timely completion
• Team Leadership: Manage and develop a small team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
• Strategic Input: Work closely with the FD to influence key business decisions and drive financial performance
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and implement best practices across the finance function

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong technical skills
• Manufacturing Experience: Previous exposure to manufacturing environments highly desirable
• Leadership Capabilities: Proven ability to manage and inspire a team
• Resilience: Strong character with the ability to thrive in a dynamic business environment
• Commercial Acumen: Ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights
• Systems Proficiency: Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills

What's On Offer

• Competitive Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum
• Performance Bonus: Annual bonus scheme based on individual and company performance
• Flexible Working: Full time role with flexible working policy - typically 2-3 days in the office per week
• Autonomy: Real influence over financial strategy and team development
• Career Development: Clear progression pathway within a growing business
• Benefits Package: Comprehensive benefits including pension, healthcare, and more

Our client is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.