Finance Manager Finance · Stoke-on-Trent ST3 7QD, Truro TR4 9DJ

Overview

The Finance Manager / Head of Management Accounting is responsible for leading the management accounting function and managing a team of Management Accountants. The role ensures the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting, performance analysis, and business partnering across the organisation. Reporting into the Financial Controller, the role also supports budgeting and forecasting activities and contributes to strategic financial planning.Duties and Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Management Accounting team, providing guidance, support, and development.Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and insightful commentary.Assist the Financial Controller in the budgeting and forecasting processes.Develop and maintain financial reporting tools and dashboards to support performance monitoring.Partner with operational and departmental teams to provide financial insights and support decision-making.Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and financial policies.Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and reporting.Support strategic initiatives, including cost analysis, investment appraisals, and business cases.Required Skills/Qualifications

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). – AAT fully qualified with experience would be consideredProven experience in management accounting and financial analysis.Strong leadership skills with experience managing finance teams.Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.Advanced Excel skills and experience with Sage systemsProject financial control experience would be advantageousKey Competencies

Leadership and team developmentAnalytical thinking and attention to detailCommercial awarenessEffective communication and collaborationProcess improvement mindsetWorking for us means

The salary is £60,000 per year, depending on your professional experience.Holidays -25 days + 8 statutory daysProbationary Period – 6 months.Pension – Can join immediately or auto enrolled after 3 months - Employee 5% and Employer 5% via salary sacrifice.Eligible to join Private Healthcare after successfully completing probation.Enrolled in Group Income Protection and Death in Service (4 x basic salary) upon commencement of employment.Notice – 1 week during probation, increasing to 1 month thereafter.Nijhuis Saur Industries UK and Ireland are committed to maintaining Environmental and Social Impact goals:To reach Net Zero emissions across our value chain by 2040.To continuously meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, accountability, maintaining B-Corp Certification.To be a socially responsible company creating a positive impact to all stakeholders including workers, communities, customers, and our planet.Nijhuis Saur Industries UK and Ireland are an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to providing equal opportunities in all aspects of employment in line with the Equality Act 2010.Are you a recruiter?Please do not call or email us unless we have contacted you first. We believe that we can find our new colleagues ourselves, therefore agency support is not desired. Profiles and resumes sent unsolicited by agencies, even if you send them directly to a hiring manager, will be treated as direct applications from the candidate.Join our ..... full job details .....