Finance Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager to join a well-established organisation specialising in the pressure testing and refilling of high-pressure fire cylinders. This full-time role offers salary range of £40,000 - £45,000 and benefits. As a Finance Manager, you will be leading financial management activities, supporting strategic decisions, and driving operational efficiencies. You will be responsible for: ? Leading and developing the finance team, overseeing performance, training, and workload allocation. ? Assisting with financial planning related to staffing, capital investment, and process development ? Supporting salary reviews and staff development decisions in collaboration with HR and senior managers. ? Producing timely management accounts including P&L, balance sheet, and detailed cost reporting. ? Partnering with general and operational management to influence strategic business decisions. ? Managing forecasting cycles and annual budgets. ? Delivering ad-hoc reporting to improve business insight (e.g., WIP, TAT, margin analysis, product/customer trends). ? Managing VAT returns and reconciliation. ? Overseeing ERP and IT financial process improvements, staff training, and identifying automation opportunities. What we are looking for: ? Previously worked as a Finance Manager, Financial Manager, Financial Controller, Financial Accountant, FP&A Manager, Finance Operations Manager, Financial Planning Manager, Finance Reporting Manager, Assistant Financial Business Partner or in a similar role. ? Possess 4-5 years experience in a similar finance leadership role. ? Background working with integrated ERP systems ? NVQ level 3 or above in accounting, or equivalent qualification (i.e. AAT, ACCA, CIMA). ? Skilled in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulae, data analysis). This is a fantastic Finance Manager opportunity to be part of a growing organisation w