Manufacturing Finance Manager | Insights & Improvement

Hunter Selection; Gorseinon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount on company products

Employee Assistance Programme

Benefit Hub with discounts

Job summary

Hunter Selection is partnering with a well-established manufacturing business in Swansea to recruit a Finance Manager who will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function and provide accurate management accounts and financial commentary for senior leadership.

You will drive continuous improvement across financial processes, oversee VAT and statutory submissions, manage a finance team, and collaborate with Sales, Production, Operations and Dispatch to provide financial insight.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Finance Manager or senior accounting role.
• Experience producing management accounts and financial reports.
• Experience managing a finance team and driving improvements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger and month-end journals
• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports and detailed commentary for senior management
• Manage accruals, prepayments, VAT returns and other relevant statutory submissions
• Oversee stock valuations and work closely with Production teams to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, company procedures and internal controls
• Lead and support the finance team, ensuring best practice and consistent use of financial systems
• Investigate and resolve financial discrepancies, maintaining the integrity of financial data
• Partner with departments across Sales, Production, Operations and Dispatch to provide financial insight and support
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across financial processes, controls and reporting systems

Skills

Finance leadership

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

AAT or equivalent finance qualification

ACCA/CIMA/ACA advantageous

Job description

Hunter Selection is partnering with a well-established manufacturing business in Swansea to recruit a Finance Manager who will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function and provide accurate management accounts and financial commentary for senior leadership.

You will drive continuous improvement across financial processes, oversee VAT and statutory submissions, manage a finance team, and collaborate with Sales, Production, Operations and Dispatch to provide financial insight.