Finance Manager

Axi Recruitment is pleased to be working exclusively with a leading manufacturing business to recruit a Qualified Finance Manager.

Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.

This is a key senior role with full responsibility for the site\’s finance function, delivering high-quality accounting, forecasting, and statutory reporting. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will play a critical role in supporting both strategic and operational decision-making.

Job Responsibilities include:

* As part of the SLT, partnering closely with the Plant Manager to support day to day operations and overall facility performance.

* Maintain strong internal control processes to ensure compliance, accuracy, and financial governance across the site.

* Oversee the accuracy and integrity of all financial accounts, ensuring the accounting function consistently aligns with board policy and recognised accounting standards.

* Prepare annual budgets, produce monthly management accounts, and generate weekly financial forecasts in line with business needs.

* Deliver routine and proactive financial reporting to support decision making and enable effective business planning.

* Provide analytical, investigative, and advisory insight on commercial matters and business impacts.

* Support the payroll process by acting as the primary link between site team members and the external payroll team.

* Ensure that all required ledgers, records, and accounting documents such as payroll files and expense allocations are maintained to meet both internal and statutory requirements.

* Work collaboratively with external auditors to complete year end statutory accounts.

* Coordinate with external tax advisors to ensure all tax returns are completed accurately and submitted on time.

* Develop and manage systems to monitor departmental KPIs and budgets, ensuring performance targets are tracked and controlled.

* Assist in preparing and reviewing capital expenditure proposals, supporting the evaluation of major projects.

Requirements:

* Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA).

* Proven experience within a Manufacturing environment.

* Proven analytical thinking, results orientation and problem-solving skills. xiskglj

* Strong organisational skills in handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously with high attention to details and a high level of accuracy.

Benefits:

* Bonus Opportunity

* Holidays – 25 days per annum plus bank holidays

* Life Assurance – 4x scheme earnings

* Pension Scheme

* Employee Assistance Programme

* Occupational Health platform

* Benefits/Discount platform