Finance Manager - Reporting & Consolidation

Michael Page; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and defence organisation in Bristol is seeking an experienced Finance Manager. This role plays a key part in statutory reporting and audits, while mentoring analysts and improving financial processes. A competitive salary, performance-based bonus, and comprehensive benefits are offered. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with strong leadership skills and a proven track record in finance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus of 10%

Comprehensive benefits package

Pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in auditing, reporting, and statutory compliance.
• Ability to manage and develop teams.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the actuals and quarterly statutory reporting processes.
• Manage external audit cycles and act as the key contact.
• Oversee FX postings and statutory compliance.
• Mentor and guide the Finance Analyst team.
• Enhance financial controls, tools, and processes.

Skills

Technical expertise in finance

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Process improvement

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)

Job description

This role leads statutory reporting, audits, and financial governance for a major UK defence and engineering organisation. You'll mentor analysts, improve processes, and work closely with senior stakeholders to deliver accurate, compliant, and insightful financial reporting.

Client Details

A globally recognised engineering and defence organisation known for delivering advanced power and propulsion systems that support critical missions worldwide.

Description

As Finance Manager, you'll play a central role in ensuring accurate, compliant, and insightful financial reporting across Defence UK&I. You'll be hands‑on with statutory reporting and audit cycles, while also supporting and developing the Finance Analyst team and driving improvements in financial controls. With this attractive opportunity you will get a chance to:

• Lead the actuals and quarterly statutory reporting processes, aligning with Group and Sector requirements.
• Manage external audit cycles, acting as the key contact for auditors and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee FX postings and statutory compliance, providing clear analysis and commentary.
• Mentor and guide the Finance Analyst team, ensuring consistency and best practice.
• Enhance financial controls, tools, and processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Profile

We're seeking a finance professional who brings both technical expertise and strong leadership skills. You'll thrive in a role where accuracy, compliance, and clear communication are key, and you'll be confident in guiding a team while influencing stakeholders across the business. To be successful in this role you will need to:

• Be a fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA).
• Demonstrate proven experience in auditing, reporting, and statutory compliance.
• Communicate effectively and build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Drive process improvements and contribute to wider finance projects.
• Have experience managing and developing teams.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary
• Performance-based bonus of 10%.
• Comprehensive benefits package and pension scheme.
• Opportunity to work in a large organisation within the industrial/manufacturing sector.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

If you are an experienced Finance Manager looking to advance your career in Bristol, we encourage you to apply today!