Finance Manager

About the Business This hands-on Finance Manager role, based in Stansted, offers broad exposure across a global manufacturing business, involvement in key decision-making, and ownership of financial reporting and processes. It is an excellent opportunity to become a key part of a dynamic and fast-paced finance team. Main Duties: As a Finance Manager, your main duties include: * Be the key, on site finance support for the operational staff * Oversight of all monthly reporting and business partnering duties * Support the on site operational staff with commercial insights * Prepare the monthly management accounts pack * Present monthly financial performance and insights to senior stakeholders * Monitor and oversee aged receivables and debtor cashflow performance * Review and approve accounts payable invoices in line with internal controls * Perform balance sheet reconciliations, including bank reconciliations, accruals, and related control accounts * Post and review journals arising from balance sheet reconciliations * Prepare and submit indirect tax returns * Act as the primary point of contact for audit queries and statutory reporting requirements * Support annual benefits reporting processes * Post and reconcile payroll journals * Analyse budget versus actual performance and investigate variances * Conduct general ledger reviews, including posting analysis and correction of mispostings * Own the budgeting and forecasting processes * Provide day-to-day financial support and analysis to senior on-site stakeholders * Review and report on project, customer, and revenue-stream profitability * Operate autonomously while delivering commercially focused insights and recommendations to senior leadership * Line manage and develop on-site finance support staff Location / Office / Culture Based in Stansted, the office offers a modern and welcoming working environment that encourages collaboration and professional development. This is a hybrid role, with four days per week based in the office. You will be part of a driven finance team that values initiative, accuracy, and continuous improvement. What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate will have: * Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) * Proven experience in a broad, hands-on finance role is essential * Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment * Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of best practice * Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills. * Experience using financial management software, ideally Sage Line 50 or a similar system. Why Join the Business * Study support and ongoing professional development * Hybrid working arrangement * Exposure to a global and fast-moving business * Opportunities for career progression and growth About Us We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly. Ref: DT62805