Manufacturing Finance Leader - Growth & Bonuses

2i Recruit Ltd; Woking; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Bonus scheme

Annual salary review

Workplace pension

Career progression

Job summary

2i Recruit Ltd is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to take full responsibility for the accounting function across a multi-company manufacturing group. You will lead a small finance team, drive month-end processes, provide detailed reporting to the board, and ensure strong financial controls and timely VAT and regulatory reporting.

The role requires a qualified accountant with a hands-on approach, 10+ years in finance leadership, and a track record in manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience managing an accounts department or finance team.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership skills with experience developing finance staff.
• Hands-on finance role with ability to meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for accounting functions, financial records, and reporting across the business.
• Lead month-end processes, financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Produce monthly management accounts and ad hoc board reports.
• Generate and analyse financial data to assess performance and health.
• Ensure all internal and external reporting deadlines are met.
• Maintain accurate accounting and payroll records.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Forecasting

Management accounting

Excel

Sage 200

Cash management

Credit control

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Sage 200 Manufacturing

Job description

2i Recruit Ltd is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to take full responsibility for the accounting function across a multi-company manufacturing group. You will lead a small finance team, drive month-end processes, provide detailed reporting to the board, and ensure strong financial controls and timely VAT and regulatory reporting.

The role requires a qualified accountant with a hands-on approach, 10+ years in finance leadership, and a track record in manufacturing environments.