At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a finance team, deliver financial reports, and drive business performance.
- Company: Leading manufacturing organisation in Tiverton with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, immediate start, and diverse role opportunities.
- Other info: Initial 9-month contract with potential for growth.
- Why this job: Make an impact in finance while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Qualified Accountant with experience in finance management and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
A leading manufacturing organisation based in the Tiverton area is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join the business on an interim basis for an initial nine-month assignment.
This is a hands-on leadership role managing a small finance team whilst ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality financial reporting, forecasting and business support. The successful candidate will work closely with operational stakeholders across the business, helping to drive performance, improve processes and maintain strong financial controls.
- Lead, develop and support a small finance team.
- Ensure the timely and accurate production of monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
- Provide financial analysis and commercial insight to support operational and strategic decision-making.
- Partner with operational and project teams to improve business performance.
- Review financial controls and identify opportunities for process improvements.
- Support statutory audit requirements and year-end reporting activities.
- Manage balance sheet reconciliations and ensure strong control processes are maintained.
- Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities.
- Support senior management with ad hoc reporting and financial projects.
Qualifications:
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or Qualified by Experience.
- Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or Senior Management Accountant position.
- Experience managing and developing finance staff.
- Strong management accounting, reporting and forecasting skills.
- Hands-on approach with the ability to work across both strategic and operational finance activities.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality outputs to tight deadlines.
- Confident business partnering with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
- Advanced Excel and financial systems experience.
- Manufacturing, engineering or project-led industry experience would be advantageous.
Initial 9-month interim assignment. Hybrid working with 2 days per week onsite in Tiverton. Diverse role combining team leadership, reporting and commercial finance. Immediate start available.
Locations
Finance Manager / Senior Manager in Devon, Tiverton employer: Hays Senior Finance
Join a leading and rapidly growing service and wholesale group based on the outskirts of Cheltenham, where you will thrive in a dynamic work environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance with hybrid working options. As a Senior Financial Accountant, you will not only oversee a small team but also have ample opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive culture that values your contributions and encourages continuous learning. With competitive salary packages and a focus on employee well-being, this company stands out as an excellent employer for finance professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
