Finance Manager
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + benefits
Location: South Wales (hybrid working available)
The Opportunity
A growing and well-established engineering services business is seeking a commercially minded Finance Manager to take ownership of its finance function. Operating within the MEICA sector (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation), the business supports a range of infrastructure and industrial projects across the UK.
Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, this is a hands-on role offering full responsibility for local financial operations, alongside meaningful exposure to group reporting, strategic decision-making, and operational performance.
This position would suit a qualified accountant looking to step into a broad, autonomous role within a growing SME environment.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Control
*Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts in line with group deadlines
*Provide clear variance analysis, forecasts, and insightful commentary
*Maintain balance sheet integrity through regular reconciliations
*Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements (including VAT)
*Act as the primary contact for auditors and external advisors
Budgeting & Forecasting
*Support the annual budgeting and planning process
*Monitor financial performance against budget and forecast
*Provide meaningful analysis and recommendations to support decision-making
Business Partnering & Analysis
*Deliver high-quality financial analysis to support operational and strategic initiatives
*Partner with operational teams, including project managers, to improve financial visibility and performance
*Contribute to management reporting, dashboards, and presentations
*Support business cases, investment appraisals, and potential M&A activity
Systems & Process Improvement
*Identify and implement improvements to financial processes and controls
*Support ongoing development and optimisation of finance systems
About You
*Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
*Minimum 3 years’ experience in a finance role (practice or industry)
*Experience in a commercial finance or SME environment is advantageous
*Strong technical accounting knowledge (UK GAAP)
*Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting systems (e.g. Sage or similar ERP)
Skills & Attributes
*Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
*High attention to detail and accuracy
*Confident communicator, able to engage with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
*Proactive, hands-on approach with a continuous improvement mindset
Working Arrangements
*Office-based with hybrid flexibility (subject to business needs)
*Occasional travel may be required
Why Apply?
*Broad and autonomous role with real ownership
*Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
*Opportunity to shape processes in a growing business
*Supportive and collaborative working environment