Finance Manager
£55K to £65K pa + Private Healthcare, Life Insurance, & Other Benefits
Location: Suffolk (near the Suffolk/Norfolk border) - Hybrid Working Available
Join a leading engineering and manufacturing business with a stellar reputation for innovation, quality, and excellence. As part of a larger group, this company has experienced impressive sales and market share growth over the past 3-5 years. Their commitment to delivering high-quality solutions for global clients is matched by a focus on fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment.
About the Role:
As the Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the company's financial activities, ensuring compliance, driving efficiency, and aligning financial operations with the company's strategic goals. Working closely with the Managing Director and Senior Management Team, and supported by group financial teams, you'll manage day-to-day financial operations while shaping long-term strategies and initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, detail-oriented professional to make a significant impact.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage daily financial operations, including cash flow management, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
* Provide actionable financial insights to support strategic decision-making.
* Optimise financial systems and processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency, aligning with group best practices.
* Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including monthly management accounts, budgets, and statutory accounts.
* Lead and mentor a small finance team, fostering development and maintaining a positive workplace culture.
* Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, such as VAT returns, corporation tax, and audits.
* Track project financials in real time to support key decisions.
* Evaluate and monitor costs across departments, identifying opportunities to enhance profitability.
* Supervise payroll and accounts receivable, working with group-level and third-party partners.
Qualifications and Experience:
We welcome candidates who are Qualified by Experience (QBE), Part-Qualified, or Fully Qualified finance professionals.
You should be able to demonstrate:
* Proven experience in a Finance Manager or equivalent role, ideally within engineering, manufacturing, or similar sectors.
* Minimum of 3 years in a financial management or leadership role (line management experience desirable).
* Demonstrated experience in leading the finance functions or financial responsibilities of companies with a turnover of £10M to £20M+.
* Proficient in accounting software and ERP systems, including continuous improvement in developing business processes
* Familiarity with UK financial regulations and standards.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
* Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex financial data clearly.
* Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.
* A motivated individual who can build a deep understanding of the business and work collaboratively across all departments to drive financial success.
What's On Offer:
This role offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving business, along with a competitive benefits package:
* Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 (negotiable based on experience).
* Flexible hybrid working options: 1-3 days working from home per week.
* Excellent Pension Scheme.
* Comprehensive Life Insurance Policy
* 25 Days Holiday, plus bank holidays.
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Apply Today:
If you are currently a Finance Manager, Management Accountant, Company Accountant, Financial Business Partner, or hold a similar role, we'd love to hear from you. This is your chance to join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will directly contribute to its continued success