Senior Finance Manager

JR United Kingdom; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a respected manufacturing business in Southend as a Senior Finance Manager. You'll oversee the month-end process, manage a small finance team, and drive financial performance, collaborating closely with senior leadership in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified ACCA or CIMA or equivalent experience.
• Strong Excel skills and experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of the month-end process and preparation of board-level management accounts.
• Oversight of AP/AR, cashflow, and treasury management.
• Preparation of statutory accounts and support with budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Part-qualified ACCA or CIMA

Job description

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Senior Finance Manager – Manufacturing | Southend | Full-Time, Fixed term contract/Permanent

We’re working with a long-established, globally recognised manufacturing business based in Southend. With over 60 years of heritage and a reputation for craftsmanship and innovation, they’re now looking to appoint a Senior Finance Manager to play a key role in their continued growth.

The Role:

This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented and commercially minded finance professional to join a dynamic and collaborative team. Reporting directly to the board, you’ll take full ownership of the month-end process, support operational teams, and help drive financial performance across the business.

You’ll be part of a small but impactful finance team, managing one direct report and working closely with production and delivery teams to ensure robust financial controls and insightful reporting. As a hands on and collaborative approach is needed this will require someone who can be in the office 5 days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full ownership of the month-end process and preparation of board-level management accounts
• Balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and salary journals
• Revenue and cost recognition, WIP management, and variance analysis
• Departmental margin analysis and financial commentary
• Payroll, VAT returns, and intercompany reconciliations
• Oversight of AP/AR, cashflow, and treasury management
• Project cost reporting and financial oversight of production budgets
• Preparation of statutory accounts and support with budgeting and forecasting

What We’re Looking For:

• Part-qualified ACCA or CIMA (or equivalent experience)
• Strong Excel and systems skills
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment is highly desirable
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage non-financial stakeholders
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a keen eye for detail
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Why Apply?

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a respected and growing business where your input will have real impact. You’ll work closely with senior leadership, gain exposure to all areas of the business, and be part of a supportive and collaborative culture.