Finance Manager (UK & US) | Lead & Optimise Finances

Keycraft Global; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Keycraft Global is seeking a hands-on Finance Manager to lead the day-to-day finance function across our UK and US entities from Peterhead, UK. You will work closely with the CFO to strengthen controls, reporting and systems while guiding a busy finance team.

The role requires strong accounting knowledge, multi‑company experience, and excellent financial insight for leadership. You will manage month-end, cash, tax, audits and improve NetSuite reporting and processes.

Qualifications

• A qualified or experienced accountant is desirable (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge in financial areas including management reporting, cash flow, tax and statutory requirements.
• Experience managing or supervising a finance team with ability to set priorities and keep deadlines.
• Experience in multi-company or international business, involving UK and US entities; NetSuite or similar ERP; inventory-based environment.
• Highly analytical and commercially aware with strong financial judgement and problem-solving skills.
• Organised, accountable and capable of owning deadlines, controls and issues.
• Confident communicator who can work with senior leaders across the business.
• Improvement-minded and adept at using systems and reporting tools to strengthen processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance team with clear responsibilities and deadlines.
• Maintain strong financial controls and accounting processes across UK and US entities.
• Own the group month-end close, including management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Deliver accurate management reporting with clear variance commentary for leadership.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and analysis to inform business decisions.
• Coordinate UK and US tax, statutory requirements and annual audits.
• Manage day-to-day cash flow, treasury, banking, payments and FX.
• Monitor receivables, payables and working capital across the group.
• Develop reports, dashboards and KPIs; improve NetSuite reporting and finance processes.
• Prepare board memos and financial updates for leadership meetings.
• Support Governance, Compliance, IT and HR where needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Management reporting

Cash flow management

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

NetSuite

ERP systems

Job description

Keycraft Global is seeking a hands-on Finance Manager to lead the day-to-day finance function across our UK and US entities from Peterhead, UK. You will work closely with the CFO to strengthen controls, reporting and systems while guiding a busy finance team.

The role requires strong accounting knowledge, multi‑company experience, and excellent financial insight for leadership. You will manage month-end, cash, tax, audits and improve NetSuite reporting and processes.