Senior Finance Manager

Counted; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Counted in Worcester is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to lead the finance function, report to the Finance Director and own the systems and controls to scale the business. The role is hybrid, based in Worcester, and offers real ownership and strategic influence as the company grows.

You will manage monthly close, costings, audits and a high performing team, shaping the finance function for the next growth phase.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent industry experience.
• Manufacturing finance background with product costing and inventory control.
• Strong UK GAAP knowledge and financial controls.
• Experience leading a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Run daily finance operation from ledgers to monthly close.
• Own monthly management accounts, variance analysis and reporting.
• Lead and develop the finance team and ensure accurate reporting.
• Oversee Sage 200 setup, workflows and integrations.
• Prepare for external audits with robust controls.

Skills

Financial leadership

Product costing

Inventory control

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Team development

UK GAAP knowledge

Audit readiness

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent

Tools

Sage 200

Excel

Job description

A fantastic opportunity to join an innovative, investor-backed manufacturing business based in Worcester as a Senior Finance Manager, paying £60,000 – £70,000 per annum on a hybrid basis. Reporting to the Finance Director, you'll run the finance function day to day and own the finance system, getting the processes, controls and reporting in shape for the next stage of the business's growth. It's a visible, influential role with real ownership, ideal for someone who enjoys building things properly rather than just keeping them ticking over.

Main Duties:

• Running the finance operation on a daily basis, from the ledgers and cash flow through to the monthly close, staying hands‑on wherever the team needs you
• Owning the monthly management accounts pack, departmental reporting and variance analysis, ensuring the numbers are accurate, consistent and delivered on time
• Keeping the balance sheet clean, making sure every reconciliation is completed, reviewed and fully supported
• Leading, coaching and developing the finance team, making sure outputs are reliable and land on schedule
• Acting as the in‑house Sage 200 lead, shaping its setup, workflows and reporting so the system supports today's needs and scales with the business
• Protecting data integrity across the finance system and getting to the bottom of any systems or process issues quickly
• Designing and strengthening the internal control framework, driving process improvements that keep the function compliant and efficient
• Getting the business ready for its first formal external audit, putting the controls, documentation and audit trail in place to make it a smooth process
• Partnering with the operational, production and commercial teams to keep product costing and stock accounting accurate
• Supporting the Finance Director with budgets, forecasts, financial models and longer‑term planning that inform the big strategic calls
• Evaluating capital expenditure proposals and contributing to strategic projects as the business develops
• Flagging financial risks and opportunities early, giving leadership a clear view of what could affect performance
• Managing relationships with external advisers, including auditors, tax specialists and consultants
• Acting as a trusted, commercially minded finance partner across the organisation, handling sensitive information with discretion and sound judgement

Location / Office / Culture

The role is hybrid, based in Worcester. You'll be joining a business that is going through an exciting period of change and growth, with a supportive Finance Director who values a calm, organised and hands‑on approach. There's genuine scope to make your mark, modernising how finance works and building a function that's ready for the future.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or with equivalent professional experience
• A background in manufacturing finance, with hands‑on experience of product costing, inventory control and production accounting
• A solid grasp of UK GAAP, statutory compliance and strong financial control
• Experience leading and developing a finance team
• A strong analytical approach and the confidence to turn complex figures into practical insight
• Excellent communication skills and a highly organised approach, with a sharp eye for accuracy and deadlines
• Advanced Sage 200 knowledge, including system administration, report writing and integrations, would be a real advantage
• A track record of improving processes and finance systems
• Experience preparing a business for audit or building a control framework from the ground up is beneficial but not essential

Why Join the business

• Salary of £60,000 – £70,000
• Real ownership of the finance function and its systems
• Supportive Finance Director and a growing, ambitious business
• A visible, influential role with genuine career progression as the business scales

About Us

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