Finance Manager in Stone

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced & commercially astute Finance Manager to join a thriving team and company based in Stone, Staffordshire. You will be working as part of an award-winning, well-established family-led company that fosters a supportive and forward-thinking work culture.

Package/Benefits

• Car allowance package
• 25 days holiday (+ BH)
• Excellent training, development, and progression opportunities
• Competitive salary with annual reviews
• Annual bonus scheme
• Company pension
• Christmas shutdown
• Social events throughout the year
• Private car park
• Company sick pay scheme
• Workplace Mental Health support/initiative

Role:

We’re looking for a hands-on, commercially minded Finance Manager to join a growing team in Stone. You'll play a key role in leading our month-end reporting, budgeting processes, and financial insight - partnering with stakeholders across the business and helping to shape the next stage of their growth. This is an excellent opportunity for someone ready to take full ownership of the finance function, improving processes, and driving performance. This role will suit a hands-on Finance Manager who is looking for their next long-term challenge within a growing business.

Duties will include:

• Provide a full Management Accounting service, with particular emphasis on financial monitoring and control, including planning, budget setting, forecasting and reporting of actual results as well as identifying and promoting areas for performance improvement.
• Prepare management accounts with insightful commentary for senior leadership.
• Lead the annual budget and quarterly forecasting cycles.
• Support the HR team in annual salary review and bonus structures.
• Participate in key strategic decision making and corporate strategic planning by providing advice and guidance on the financial strategy.
• Manage and oversee our financial plans, including risk management strategies.
• Design and deliver regular Management Information.
• Manage and develop junior finance team members.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital and support treasury management.
• Design financial statements – both historical and projections.
• Develop and control the company’s annual operating budget.
• Provide financial advice and guidance to the company’s managers and staff.
• Oversee the preparation of the company’s financial accounts.
• Develop and maintain all necessary systems, policies and procedures for effective financial management.
• Carry out all necessary actions to ensure compliance with financial and legal obligations.

Requirements:

To be considered for the role of Finance Manager, you will have at least 5 years experience in a Finance Manager position and will be looking to take the next steps to a FC/CFO level. You will also be:

• Strategic thinker – able to reflect and dig deeper to find the best outcomes when analysing processes.
• Strong communicator – excellent interpersonal skills, tactful, confident, and clear.
• Confident and inspiring – credible, influential, and respected by stakeholders.
• Collaborative – engender positive working relationships amongst internal teams.
• Excited by challenges – motivated to grow the business and reach objectives through experience and leadership.

Additional requirements include:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with 3-5 years PQE.
• Strong technical and commercial finance experience.
• Comfortable leading or mentoring others in a small team.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting systems and processes.
• Proactive, curious and solution-oriented.
• Strong business acumen with a desire to be involved in the Company’s strategy and growth.

Additional Information

Stone, Staffordshire £55,000 - £65,000 + annual bonus & car allowance package. Hybrid (but must be local to site). This is a truly brilliant opportunity in Stone, Staffordshire for an experienced Finance Manager to join an established, fast-growing business, offering fantastic career potential.