Finance Supervisor

CMA Recruitment Group; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Supervisor for a dynamic manufacturing organisation in Portsmouth. This role involves guiding junior finance colleagues, overseeing financial activities, and supporting senior management with reports and analysis. The ideal candidate has a strong background in accounting with supervisory experience and is able to foster teamwork in a busy department. Benefits include a pension scheme, study support, and long-term career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Study support for professional qualifications

25 days holiday

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 to ensure teamwork.
• Oversee daily financial activities and maintain strong financial controls.
• Prepare reports and analysis to support senior management.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Analytical problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant accounting qualification

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

Benefits

• 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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