Finance Manager

Term: Full-Time, PermanentLocation: On-siteHours of employment: 08:30 to 16:50, Monday to FridayDescription of the role: Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Finance Manager to support the Finance Director in leading and developing our finance function. This is a key role, responsible for the day-to-day management of the finance team and ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective controls, and strong commercial support across the business.We''re looking for a hands-on individual who enjoys developing people, improving processes, solving problems, and helping the business make informed decisions.Responsibilities:Lead, support, and develop the finance team.Manage day-to-day finance operations.Accurate and timely reporting, reconciliations, and ledger management.Prepare management accounts, forecasts, cash flow reporting, and financial analysis.Manage debtors, creditors, credit control, and payment processes.Work with operational teams to improve stock management, margins, and profitability.Identify and implement process improvements.Ensure compliance with VAT, HMRC, audit, and statutory reporting requirements.Support year-end, external audits, and deputise for the FD when required.Required Skills and Experience:Previous experience in a Finance Manager or similar role within an SME manufacturing or production environment.Experience leading and developing finance teams.Strong commercial awareness, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills.Excellent ..... full job details .....