Finance Manager in Bridgwater

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Who are we?

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Bridgwater is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions that protect critical applications in demanding environments.

Its innovative solutions accelerate performance for customers in a sustainable way.

We build long-term partnerships with customers and suppliers by providing leading technology and an excellent service.

Together with customers we shape a sustainable future with unique, innovative solutions to tomorrow’s challenges.

About the Role...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Qualified or Part Qualified

Finance Manager to join the Finance Team at our Bridgwater site.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in driving financial performance across the site.

You'll be responsible for financial reporting, forecasting, payroll, inventory management, KPI reporting, and product costing, while leading and developing two members of the Finance Team.

Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you'll provide valuable financial insight, support budgeting and audit activities, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and help identify opportunities to improve profitability and business performance.

About the ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who is CIMA, ACCA, or ACA qualified or part-qualified, with strong accounting and finance experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment.

You'll have excellent analytical and communication skills, strong ERP and Excel knowledge, and a proactive approach to improving processes and delivering results.

This role is full time working a flexi system within the Finance Department.

• Tasks and Responsibilities
• Management of full month and year end reporting cycle, from journal preparation to reporting and producing insightful management accounts.
• Be responsible for two direct reports in the wider finance team, providing coaching, leadership and mentoring where possible.
• Ownership of monthly forecasts, working with operational teams to improve accuracy and provide forward-looking insight into decision making.
• Lead a site-wide initiative to identify, manage and reduce loss-making products, working cross-functionally with key stakeholders to improve portfolio performance and deliver cost-saving opportunities.
• Preparation of Monthly payroll and cover for weekly payroll, including pensions and statutory requirements.
• Inventory Management, stock control and ownership.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to support operational and financial decision making.
• ERP system migration support.
• Support the preparation of the annual budget process.
• Prepare and coordinate capital expenditure submissions.
• Lead annual audit preparation and act as key liaison with external auditors.
• Own and develop product costing and margin analysis, including labour, overhead and inventory considerations, supporting improvements in cost control and profitability.
• Competences
• Self-motivated and self-managed.
• Clear communication – explains financial information in a concise, accessible manner to both finance and non finance colleagues.
• Continuous improvement mindset – actively looks for ways to streamline processes, enhance reporting and strengthen controls.
• Detail-oriented, ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks with strict deadlines.
• Ability to work well as an individual and as part of a team
• Behavioural Characteristics
• Collaborative and cooperative, building strong working relationships across departments to ensure smooth financial processes
• Strong communicator - able to interact well with other stakeholders, both financial and non-financial
• Demonstrates integrity and discretion, handling sensitive information with professionalism and trustworthiness.
• Hard‑working and well‑organized, able to manage time effectively and consistently meet deadlines.
• Shows initiative, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and suggesting process enhancements to the Financial Controller.

This position is based on-site at Bridgwater.

However, travel may be offered for training or strategic project work but is unlikely to be more than 3 days at a time.

We will consult with the postholder regarding travel requirements.

Trelleborg must ensure that anyone we’re looking to employ is legally allowed to work in the UK before their employment begins.

You must provide the right documents showing you can work in the UK, which will be checked when you have an assessment or interview.

At Trelleborg our people are #shapingindustryfromtheinside

Trelleborg is an equal opportunity employer!

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.

Closing Date for Applications - 19th August 2026