Finance Manager - UK

Virtual Bridges; Penarth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational finance company in Penarth is seeking a UK Finance Manager to oversee the global finance function. The role involves preparing financial reports, managing audits, and ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards. Candidates must be qualified accountants with at least 5 years of experience in finance management. This position offers a competitive salary based on experience and expectations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years progressive experience in finance management or senior finance roles.
• Proven experience managing statutory audits and serving as audit liaison.
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards, VAT, Corporation Tax, and payroll regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and present monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports.
• Generate weekly financial updates and management reports for US Corporate headquarters.
• Monitor and report manufacturing variances and key performance indicators.

Skills

Financial reporting

Audit management

VAT knowledge

Advanced Excel

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

An international business with a South Wales operation is looking to appoint a UK Finance Manager to support the global finance function. This role is pivotal in ensuring a steady day‑to‑day operation for the wider business, as well as locally. This role offers a competitive salary, which is dependant on experience and salary expectations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and present monthly, quarterly, and year‑end financial reports including profit & loss, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Generate weekly financial updates and management reports for US Corporate headquarters.
• Monitor and report manufacturing variances, operational costs, and key performance indicators.
• Manage month‑end and year‑end close processes and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Perform detailed VAT, stock, and bank reconciliations, investigating discrepancies.
• Manage intercompany transactions between UK and US entities, including consolidations and foreign exchange exposure.
• Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards (FRS 102/UK GAAP), VAT, Corporation Tax, payroll, and statutory reporting including Companies House filings.
• Lead audit management, coordinate with external auditors, prepare audit schedules, and address audit findings.
• Monitor manufacturing costs, production variances, and provide financial support for operational and strategic decision‑making.
• Manage and develop a finance team, fostering continuous improvement and professional development.
• Maintain and improve financial systems, controls, and reporting processes.
• Serve as the primary UK finance contact for US Corporate, auditors, tax advisers, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years progressive experience in finance management or senior finance roles.
• Proven experience managing statutory audits and serving as audit liaison.
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards, VAT, Corporation Tax, and payroll regulations.
• Experience with multi‑currency transactions and foreign exchange management.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems.