About the Company Our client is a fast-growing manufacturing business with an annual turnover of approximately £25 million, producing high-quality products for customers across a range of industries. As the company continues to expand its operations, we are seeking an experienced finance professional to lead our finance function and support strategic decision-making.
Role Overview The successful candidate will take full ownership of day-to-day financial operations, management accounting, statutory compliance, and financial leadership within the organisation.
Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Management & Reporting * Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts, KPIs, and board-level reporting.

* Prepare annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and cashflow projections.

* Manage year-end processes, working with external auditors and tax advisors.

* Ensure accurate balance sheet reconciliations and maintain general ledger integrity.

Operational Finance * Oversee the day-to-day activities of the finance department, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, payroll, credit control, and bank reconciliation.

* Manage working capital effectively, including cashflow monitoring, debtor management, and supplier payment planning.

* Implement robust financial controls and identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and system enhancements.

Business Partnering & Strategic Support * Act as a key financial advisor to the business owners.

* Provide commercial insight to support costing, pricing strategies, margin analysis, and capital investment decisions.

* Support production planning, project costing, and customer profitability reviews.

* Contribute to strategic planning and long-term financial modelling as the business continues to grow.

Leadership & Team Management * Ensure clear objectives, training, and performance management are in place.

* Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.