Strategic Finance Manager - Manufacturing & Growth

Holt Engineering; Holton Heath; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Holt Engineering in Poole, Dorset, is seeking a Finance Manager to take full ownership of the finance function. You will supervise a small team, deliver monthly management accounts and provide financial insight to support strategic business decisions.

The role requires at least five years in financial management with professional accounting qualifications (AAT 4 / ACCA / CIMA) and experience with Sage and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in financial management or management accounts.
• ACCA/CIMA or AAT Level 4 qualification required; professional accounting qualification preferred.
• Manufacturing/engineering experience is advantageous.
• Knowledge of VAT, payroll and statutory compliance.
• Strong ability to prepare management accounts, budgets and cash flow forecasts.

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.
• 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

Financial management

Management accounting

Budgeting

Cash flow forecasting

Financial reporting

Payroll & VAT knowledge

Education

AAT Level 4, ACCA or CIMA qualification

Tools

Sage Accounts

ERP systems (123 Insight)

Job description

Holt Engineering in Poole, Dorset, is seeking a Finance Manager to take full ownership of the finance function. You will supervise a small team, deliver monthly management accounts and provide financial insight to support strategic business decisions.

The role requires at least five years in financial management with professional accounting qualifications (AAT 4 / ACCA / CIMA) and experience with Sage and ERP systems.