Group Finance Manager

Trial Balance; Ilminster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected manufacturer in Ilminster is looking for a Group Finance Manager to lead the finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing management accounts, overseeing financial operations, and providing insights for decision making. Candidates should ideally be qualified accountants with experience in the manufacturing sector. This opportunity includes a competitive salary and benefits in a values-driven environment.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

Private healthcare

Flexible working pattern

Qualifications

• You must have experience in financial reporting and managing teams.
• Strong knowledge of the manufacturing sector preferred.
• Practical accountant with experience in a group environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts and forecasts.
• Oversee day to day financial operations.
• Manage VAT, tax, and statutory reporting.
• Lead and mentor the finance team.

Skills

Financial reporting

Tax management

Budget forecasting

Strong analytical skills

Team leadership

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Job description

Group Finance Manager - Ilminster - Full time - Permanent - £50k-£55k per annum

Trial Balance Consulting are delighted to be working once again with one of our favourite clients, an award winning and highly respected manufacturer based in Ilminster. This business is so much more than a manufacturer, it is a proudly certified B Corp, recognised for its genuine commitment to sustainability, innovation, and ethical business practice. Their reputation is outstanding, their culture is positive and people focused, and their continued growth makes this an exciting time to join.

We are seeking an experienced and driven Group Finance Manager to take a leading role within the company’s finance team. Working closely with the Finance Director and senior management, you’ll play a key part in shaping the financial direction of a thriving, values led organisation.

This is a broad and hands on role where no two days will be the same. You’ll be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong controls, and providing insightful analysis to support commercial decision making.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Producing monthly management accounts, budgets, and forecasts
• Overseeing day to day financial operations including banking, invoicing, and stock management
• Supporting project finance including revenue recognition, costing, and margin analysis
• Managing VAT, tax, and statutory reporting and liaising with auditors
• Providing financial insight across production, labour, warehousing, and logistics
• Building and developing key performance dashboards and business reports
• Leading and mentoring the finance team and deputising for the Finance Director when required

You’ll ideally be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA), though applications are equally welcomed from those qualified by experience, particularly candidates with strong manufacturing sector knowledge. You’ll combine a practical, hands on approach with the confidence to challenge, support, and influence at a senior level.

Experience within a group environment would be highly beneficial. The company promotes a collaborative culture and offers a fairly flexible working pattern to suit the successful candidate.

This is a superb opportunity to join a forward thinking, values driven business that truly looks after its people. Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll receive an annual performance bonus, private healthcare, and the chance to be part of a genuinely progressive and purpose led organisation at an exciting stage in its development.

Please click the apply button today! Reference DS10786 - This vacancy is being managed by Dan Saunders