Strategic Finance Manager – Manufacturing Growth

Holt Recruitment Group Limited; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Holt Recruitment Group Limited is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to take full ownership of its finance function. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will oversee a small finance team, drive month-end processes, and provide financial insight to support strategic decisions.

This hands-on role offers the opportunity to influence processes and systems across the business, including ERP and accounting software, ensuring compliance and robust financial controls in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in financial management or management accounts.
• AAT Level 4, ACCA or CIMA qualification, supported by relevant practical experience.
• Strong experience preparing management accounts, budgets and cash flow forecasts.
• Manufacturing or engineering experience advantageous.
• Good knowledge of Sage Accounts and ERP systems (currently 123 Insight).
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, VAT, payroll and statutory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the finance department and Finance Assistant.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports, variance analysis and commentary.
• Manage month-end, year-end, budgets and cash flow forecasting.
• Oversee VAT returns, bank reconciliations, bookkeeping, credit control and invoicing.
• Ensure HMRC and Companies House statutory requirements and deadlines are met.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and oversee foreign currency transactions.
• Manage payroll-related financial processes and online banking authorisations.
• Oversee Sage Accounts and ERP systems, ensuring effective integration.
• Liaise with external accountants, banks and third parties.
• Support R&D tax relief claims through external specialists.
• Advise the Managing Director on financial matters, with wider strategic decisions made alongside the management team.
• Identify and implement improvements to financial systems, controls and processes.

Skills

Five years' experience in financial管理

Experience preparing management contas

VAT, payroll & statutory compliance

Education

AAT Level 4, ACCA or CIMA qualification

Tools

Sage Accounts

ERP systems (123 Insight)

Job description

Holt Recruitment Group Limited is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to take full ownership of its finance function. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will oversee a small finance team, drive month-end processes, and provide financial insight to support strategic decisions.

This hands-on role offers the opportunity to influence processes and systems across the business, including ERP and accounting software, ensuring compliance and robust financial controls in a manufacturing