Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Location: Suffolk (near the Suffolk/Norfolk border) - Hybrid Working Available

Join a leading engineering and manufacturing business with a stellar reputation for innovation, quality, and excellence. As part of a larger group, this company has experienced impressive sales and market share growth over the past 3 5 years. Their commitment to delivering high-quality solutions for global clients is matched by a focus on fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment.

About the Role:

As the Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the company s financial activities, ensuring compliance, driving efficiency, and aligning financial operations with the company s strategic goals. Working closely with the Managing Director and Senior Management Team, and supported by group financial teams, you ll manage day-to-day financial operations while shaping long-term strategies and initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, detail-oriented professional to make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily financial operations, including cash flow management, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Provide actionable financial insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Optimise financial systems and processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency, aligning with group best practices.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including monthly management accounts, budgets, and statutory accounts.
• Lead and mentor a small finance team, fostering development and maintaining a positive workplace culture.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, such as VAT returns, corporation tax, and audits.
• Track project financials in real time to support key decisions.
• Evaluate and monitor costs across departments, identifying opportunities to enhance profitability.
• Supervise payroll and accounts receivable, working with group-level and third-party partners.

Qualifications and Experience:

We welcome candidates who are Qualified by Experience (QBE), Part-Qualified, or Fully Qualified finance professionals.

You should be able to demonstrate:

• Proven experience in a Finance Manager or equivalent role, ideally within engineering, manufacturing, or similar sectors.
• Minimum of 3 years in a financial management or leadership role (line management experience desirable).
• Demonstrated experience in leading the finance functions or financial responsibilities of companies with a turnover of £10M to £20M+.
• Proficient in accounting software and ERP systems, including continuous improvement in developing business processes
• Familiarity with UK financial regulations and standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex financial data clearly.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.
• A motivated individual who can build a deep understanding of the business and work collaboratively across all departments to drive financial success.

What s On Offer:

This role offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving business, along with a competitive benefits package:

• Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (negotiable based on experience).
• Flexible hybrid working options: 1 3 days working from home per week.
• Excellent Pension Scheme.
• Comprehensive Life Insurance Policy
• 25 Days Holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Apply Today:

If you are currently a Finance Manager, Management Accountant, Company Accountant, Financial Business Partner, or hold a similar role, we d love to hear from you. This is your chance to join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will directly contribute to its continued success.