Overview
Group Finance Manager - Ilminster - Full time - Permanent - £50k-£55k per annum
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Trial Balance Consulting are delighted to be working once again with one of our favourite clients, an award winning and highly respected manufacturer based in Ilminster. This business is so much more than a manufacturer, it is a proudly certified B Corp, recognised for its genuine commitment to sustainability, innovation, and ethical business practice. Their reputation is outstanding, their culture is positive and people focused, and their continued growth makes this an exciting time to join.
We are seeking an experienced and driven Group Finance Manager to take a leading role within the company’s finance team. Working closely with the Finance Director and senior management, you’ll play a key part in shaping the financial direction of a thriving, values led organisation.
This is a broad and hands on role where no two days will be the same. You’ll be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong controls, and providing insightful analysis to support commercial decision making.
Responsibilities
- Producing monthly management accounts, budgets, and forecasts
- Overseeing day to day financial operations including banking, invoicing, and stock management
- Supporting project finance including revenue recognition, costing, and margin analysis
- Managing VAT, tax, and statutory reporting and liaising with auditors
- Providing financial insight across production, labour, warehousing, and logistics
- Building and developing key performance dashboards and business reports
- Leading and mentoring the finance team and deputising for the Finance Director when required
Qualifications & Experience
- You’ll ideally be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA), though applications are equally welcomed from those qualified by experience, particularly candidates with strong manufacturing sector knowledge.
- You’ll combine a practical, hands on approach with the confidence to challenge, support, and influence at a senior level.
- Experience within a group environment would be highly beneficial.
Benefits & Culture
The company promotes a collaborative culture and offers a fairly flexible working pattern to suit the successful candidate. Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll receive an annual performance bonus, private healthcare, and the chance to be part of a genuinely progressive and purpose led organisation at an exciting stage in its development.
How to apply
Please click the apply button today! Reference DS10786 - This vacancy is being managed by Dan Saunders
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