Finance Manager in Guildford

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Surrey. This is a hands-on role offering broad responsibility across the entire finance function. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of financial operations whilst supporting strategic business decisions through accurate reporting and financial analysis. The successful candidate will enjoy a varied position combining financial control, management accounting, payroll, statutory compliance, cashflow management and team leadership within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities of the Finance Manager:

• Financial Reporting & Controls
  • Prepare monthly and annual management accounts for multiple UK sites.
  • Maintain accurate financial records and ensure data integrity within the ERP system.
  • Produce weekly cashflow forecasts and monitor working capital performance.
  • Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions.
  • Monitor sales margins, cost of sales and overhead expenditure.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, year-end processes and external audits.
  • Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, systems and controls.
  • Support stock take activities and inventory accounting processes.
• Banking, Cashflow & Credit Control
  • Monitor daily cashflow and banking activity.
  • Manage liquidity requirements to support business operations.
  • Process bank transactions and maintain financial controls.
  • Oversee company credit card facilities and reconciliations.
  • Manage customer receipts and credit control activities.
  • Process supplier payments in line with agreed payment terms.
  • Report on foreign exchange transactions and cash positions.
• Tax & Compliance
  • Prepare and submit VAT returns.
  • Support Corporation Tax and R&D tax credit activities.
  • Ensure all statutory filings and submissions are completed accurately and on time.
  • Maintain compliance with all relevant financial and regulatory requirements.
• Payroll & Employee Financial Administration
  • Process monthly payroll for employees across multiple UK locations.
  • Maintain employee payroll records and associated documentation.
  • Administer pensions, bonuses, dividends, overtime payments, expenses and employee benefits.
  • Ensure compliance with HMRC, pension regulations and statutory obligations.
• Team Management
  • Provide guidance and support to the Accounts Assistant.
  • Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability and continuous improvement.

About You as a Finance Manager:

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics or a related discipline.
• 5-10 years' experience within a finance or accounting role.
• Previous experience producing management accounts and financial reporting packs.
• Payroll processing experience.
• Strong commercial awareness, ideally gained within a manufacturing, engineering or SME environment.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently whilst collaborating effectively with wider business teams.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for improving systems, controls and processes.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to take ownership of a broad and varied finance function.
• Stable and growing manufacturing business.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Long-term career development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including Private Health Care and 34 Days of annual Leave.

If this role sounds of interest, please get in touch with Bella from ReeVR or click APPLY NOW!