Senior Finance Manager — Manufacturing, Growth & Reporting

2i Recruit Ltd; Knaphill; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days leave

Bonus scheme

Salary review

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 organisation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will manage a small team, ensure robust financial controls, and deliver accurate reporting to support growth.

You will lead month-end, management accounts, and board reporting, while overseeing VAT, payroll, and year-end activities.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience managing an accounts department or finance team.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing finance staff.
• Proven ability to work in a hands-on finance role and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong financial reporting, forecasting, and management accounting experience.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge of R&D tax claims and Patent Box legislation would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the 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 company performance and financial health.
• Ensure all internal and external financial reporting deadlines are met.
• Maintain accurate accounting and payroll records.
• Oversee cash management, ensuring payments and receipts are processed on time.
• Prepare year-end figures and liaise with external auditors, HMRC, and other regulatory bodies.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and administer deferred VAT/import duty accounts.
• Prepare monthly sales reports and additional reporting required by the Board.
• Maintain multi-currency nominal ledgers, including journal postings and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Reconcile bank accounts and oversee account reconciliations.
• Calculate and approve quarterly bonus and commission calculations.
• Manage purchase ledger activities, ensuring supplier payments are made in line with company policy.
• Review depreciation journals and fixed asset registers.

Skills

Leadership

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Commercial awareness

Hands-on

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Excel

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 organisation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will manage a small team, ensure robust financial controls, and deliver accurate reporting to support growth.

You will lead month-end, management accounts, and board reporting, while overseeing VAT, payroll, and year-end activities.