Finance Manager

Finance Operations Manager - Manufacturing Location: Christchurch (Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days home) Hours: 37.5/week Flexible start between 7:30am-5:30pm Early Friday finish at 1pm Salary: £60-65,000 + benefits + free parkingLead Finance in a High-Precision, High-Impact EnvironmentJoin a cutting-edge manufacturing business where precision meets performance. We''re looking for a Finance Operations Manager to take ownership of core finance processes and lead a skilled team in delivering excellence across Purchase and Sales Ledger, reporting, and compliance. This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance leader with manufacturing experience to step into a role that blends strategic oversight with hands-on operational impact.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and develop a team of 5 across Purchase and Sales Ledger operationsOwn month-end close, journals, management accounts and reconciliationsManage fixed assets, intercompany transactions and statutory accountsDrive cash flow forecasting, FX management and weekly payment runsEnsure VAT compliance (including postponed VAT) and trade regulationsCollaborate cross-functionally to streamline processes and boost accuracySupport audits, maintain balance sheet integrity and improve working capitalChampion continuous improvement across finance operationsWhat Success Looks LikeA high-performing, motivated finance teamAudit-ready financials and clean reconciliationsFast, accurate ledger processing and 5-day month-end closeSmart CAPEX ..... full job details .....