Finance Supervisor

CMA Recruitment Group; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic manufacturing organisation in Portsmouth is seeking a Finance Supervisor to oversee daily financial activities and guide junior colleagues. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting along with supervisory experience. This role offers a supportive working culture and opportunities for career growth, alongside benefits such as a pension scheme and study support for qualifications.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Study support for professional qualifications

25 days holiday plus statutory holidays

Opportunities for long-term career growth

Positive, collaborative working culture

Qualifications

• Strong background in accounting and finance with supervisory experience.
• Familiar with financial systems, reporting, and transactional accounting.
• Confident communicator able to build relationships across different business functions.

Responsibilities

• Guide and motivate junior finance colleagues.
• Oversee daily financial activities and maintain strong financial controls.
• Assist in the production of management accounts monthly.

Skills

Accounting and finance background

Supervisory experience

Financial systems familiarity

Strong communication

Analytical problem solving

Education

Relevant accounting qualification or qualified by experience

Job description

A rare opportunity has arisen for a talented Finance Supervisor to join a dynamic manufacturing organisation based in Portsmouth. Our client operates within the high spec engineering sector, specialising in supplying technically demanding products to a global market. The business is renowned for its commitment to quality and a culture which boasts an impressive tenure across all departments.

What will the Finance Supervisor role involve?

• Guide and motivate junior finance colleagues to ensure teamwork and high standards
• Oversee the smooth running of daily financial activities and maintain strong financial controls
• Assist in the production of management accounts on a monthly basis
• Prepare reports and analysis to support senior management in decision making
• Liaise with external partners to manage audit processes and statutory requirements
• Drive improvements in systems and workflows to enhance efficiency and compliance
• Play a part in budgeting, forecasting, and reviewing financial performance across the organisation

Suitable Candidate for the Finance Supervisor vacancy:

• Strong background in accounting and finance with supervisory experience
• Familiar with financial systems, reporting, and transactional accounting
• Confident communicator able to build relationships across different business functions
• Methodical, organised, and able to prioritise in a busy department
• Analytical problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset
• Holds or is working towards a relevant accounting qualification, or is qualified by experience

Additional benefits and information for the role of Finance Supervisor:

• Pension scheme
• Study support for professional qualifications
• 25 days holiday (plus statutory holidays)
• Opportunities for long-term career growth within a stable business
• Positive, collaborative working culture

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