Finance Manager

A growing, profitable manufacturing and technology business near Southampton is looking for a hands-on Finance Manager to take the lead on its day-to-day finance. The business has grown strongly over the last few years, works with customers in the UK and overseas, and is continuing to build its team. As the main finance contact, you will have real ownership of the numbers, regular time with the leadership team and the chance to shape how finance supports the business as it grows. The role comes with private healthcare, flexible working and a friendly, sociable team. What will the Finance Manager role involve? Leading the monthly close, reconciliations and management reporting Keeping control of stock, stock counts and costing across a range of customer projects Building cash flow forecasts and budgets, and talking the leadership team through performance Handling VAT, payroll journals and year end alongside the external accountants Partnering with operations, purchasing and sales, and improving finance processes and systems Suitable Candidate for the Finance Manager vacancy: Qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience, either an established Finance Manager or a Management Accountant ready for the next step A background in a manufacturing, engineering, distribution or other stock-holding business Experience of project accounting, job costing or WIP Hands-on, and comfortable moving between day-to-day accounting and repor...