Finance Manager: Strategy, Reporting & Controls (Manufacturing)

Reed; Clement Street; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Reed is seeking a Finance Manager to join its finance team on a full-time, permanent basis. The role is office-based with on-site attendance five days per week, in the United Kingdom. You will lead month-end close, manage management accounts, and provide financial insight to support business decisions.

The ideal candidate is a professionally qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent) with strong Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience leading month-end close and management accounts.
• Strong Excel and ERP/accounting systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the month-end close process and financial reporting.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts with commentary.
• Oversee reconciliations, controls, and balance sheet integrity.
• Support budgeting, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Coordinate year-end reporting, audits, and statutory accounts.
• Oversee AP/AR, costing, intercompany reconciliations, and transfers.
• Deliver financial analysis to senior management and drive improvements.

Skills

Financial analysis

ERP & accounting systems

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder communication

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Reed is seeking a Finance Manager to join its finance team on a full-time, permanent basis. The role is office-based with on-site attendance five days per week, in the United Kingdom. You will lead month-end close, manage management accounts, and provide financial insight to support business decisions.

The ideal candidate is a professionally qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent) with strong Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems. Competitive benefits are offered.