Finance Manager: Ownership & Impact in Manufacturing

Four Squared Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Squared Recruitment in Manchester is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function within an established SME.

Reporting to the MD and working closely with the Finance Director, you will ensure accurate financial reporting, strong controls and full statutory compliance while providing commercial insight to support decision-making in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Monthly management accounts in SME environment.
• VAT, PAYE and HMRC knowledge.
• Forecasting, budgeting and cash flow management.
• Payroll and pensions administration.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the finance function and reporting.
• Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control and invoicing.
• Manage cash flow, forecasting and working capital.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Ensure VAT, Corporation Tax, PAYE and other statutory compliance.
• Manage payroll processes and pension submissions.
• Liaise with external auditors and professional advisers.
• Support cost control and margin analysis in a manufacturing environment.

Skills

Excel

Autonomy

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

ERP system

Job description

Four Squared Recruitment in Manchester is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function within an established SME.

Reporting to the MD and working closely with the Finance Director, you will ensure accurate financial reporting, strong controls and full statutory compliance while providing commercial insight to support decision-making in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.