Financial Reporting & FP&A Lead - Manufacturing

Cole Connections Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

Pension scheme

Exposure to international Group

Job summary

Cole Connections Ltd, a British manufacturing business now part of a larger international Group, is recruiting a Financial Reporting Manager. The role is fully office-based in Dartford, Kent, with a competitive salary and benefits.

The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with 1–2 years post-qualification experience in manufacturing or engineering, ready to own financial reporting and contribute to budgeting, planning and business partnering.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with post-qualification experience in manufacturing/engineering.
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience, including month-end processes.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Solid understanding of UK GAAP and robust financial controls.
• Ability to challenge numbers and drive commercial decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly management accounts production, financial reports and commentary.
• Support statutory accounts and Group reporting requirements.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning.
• Develop financial models for pricing, margins and scenario analysis.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales and Engineering teams.
• Analyse financial performance, identify trends and drive improvements.
• Support cash flow forecasting and investment appraisals.
• Improve financial processes and management information.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Management accounting

UK GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Education

Accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

ERP software

Excel

Job description

Cole Connections Ltd, a British manufacturing business now part of a larger international Group, is recruiting a Financial Reporting Manager. The role is fully office-based in Dartford, Kent, with a competitive salary and benefits.

The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with 1–2 years post-qualification experience in manufacturing or engineering, ready to own financial reporting and contribute to budgeting, planning and business partnering.