Finance Manager in Saint Neots

Location: St Neots, Cambridgeshire

Reporting to: UK Financial Director

About OSI Electronics UK

OSI Electronics UK is a trusted electronics manufacturing partner, delivering high-quality solutions from design and prototyping through to PCB assembly and full box-build production. Based in St Neots, Cambridgeshire, we support customers across the UK and international markets with industry-leading expertise, exceptional quality standards, reliable delivery performance, and outstanding customer service.

As part of a global organisation, we pride ourselves on innovation, operational excellence, and long-term customer partnerships. We are now seeking an experienced and commercially minded Finance Manager to play a key role in supporting business growth and driving financial performance.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified finance professional to join a growing manufacturing business in a highly visible leadership role. Reporting to the UK Financial Director and managing a team of two finance professionals, you will be responsible for financial control, management reporting, forecasting, compliance, and business partnering.

You will provide meaningful financial insights to help shape strategic decision-making, improve operational performance, and support continued business growth. This role offers excellent exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to make a tangible impact across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Control
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of management accounts and financial reports.
• Maintain ownership of balance sheet integrity, including oversight of reconciliations.
• Review and approve journals, accruals, provisions, and prepayments.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve accounting issues and reporting variances.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal reporting requirements.
• Business Partnering & Financial Analysis
• Deliver insightful monthly performance reporting and financial analysis.
• Analyse revenue, profitability, operating expenses, inventory, and working capital performance.
• Provide commentary and recommendations on actual results versus budget and forecasts.
• Prepare board and senior leadership reporting packs.
• Partner with operational leaders to drive business performance and profitability.
• Identify financial risks, opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Flow Management
• Lead the annual budgeting process for the UK business.
• Coordinate monthly and quarterly forecasting activities.
• Challenge assumptions and ensure forecasts are robust and commercially focused.
• Monitor cash flow performance and maintain accurate cash flow forecasting.
• Support strategic planning through scenario analysis and financial modelling.
• Compliance, Audit & Governance
• Maintain a strong and effective internal control environment.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, delegated authorities, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead relationships with external auditors and support internal audit activities.
• Coordinate audit requirements and drive implementation of audit recommendations.
• Oversee VAT, payroll, National Statistics reporting, and corporate tax compliance.
• Systems & Continuous Improvement
• Own and optimise key finance processes within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and reporting enhancements.
• Maintain finance process documentation and month-end procedures.
• Support implementation of systems, controls, and operational efficiencies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the wider business.
• Leadership & Team Development
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and objective setting.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support cross-training and team resilience across finance functions.
• Additional Responsibilities
• Act as deputy to the UK Financial Director when required.
• Provide cover and support for finance team members during periods of absence.
• Support corporation tax preparation and payments on account.
• Undertake additional projects and responsibilities to support business needs.

About You

Essential

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, or similar leadership role.
• Proven experience leading and developing finance teams.
• Strong background in financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Experience managing audits, regulatory compliance, and financial controls.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities beyond the numbers.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial systems knowledge.
• Experience working with ERP systems, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence decision-making at both operational and senior leadership levels.

Desirable

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations.
• Experience supporting ERP implementation projects.
• Exposure to Oracle FCC or other financial consolidation systems.
• Experience within a multinational organisation, ideally a US-owned business.
• Manufacturing or electronics industry experience.

Seniority Level: Associate

Industry: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Functions: Finance

Skills: Accounting, Auditing, Tax Preparation, Microsoft Dynamics