Finance Manager

Axi Recruitment is pleased to be working exclusively with a leading manufacturing business to recruit a Qualified Finance Manager. This is a key senior role with full responsibility for the site's finance function, delivering high-quality accounting, forecasting, and statutory reporting. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will play a critical role in supporting both strategic and operational decision-making. Job Responsibilities include: * As part of the SLT, partnering closely with the Plant Manager to support day to day operations and overall facility performance. * Maintain strong internal control processes to ensure compliance, accuracy, and financial governance across the site. * Oversee the accuracy and integrity of all financial accounts, ensuring the accounting function consistently aligns with board policy and recognised accounting standards. * Prepare annual budgets, produce monthly management accounts, and generate weekly financial forecasts in line with business needs. * Deliver routine and proactive financial reporting to support decision making and enable effective business planning. * Provide analytical, investigative, and advisory insight on commercial matters and business impacts. * Support the payroll process by acting as the primary link between site team members and the external payroll team. * Ensure that all required ledgers, records, and accounting documents such as payroll files and expense allocations are maintained to meet both internal and statutory requirements. * Work collaboratively with external auditors to complete year end statutory accounts. * Coordinate with external tax advisors to ensure all tax returns are completed accurately and submitted on time. * Develop and manage systems to monitor departmental KPIs and budgets, ensuring performance targets are tracked and controlled. * Assist in preparing and reviewing capital expenditure proposals, supporting the evaluation of major projects. Requirements: * Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA). * Proven experience within a Manufacturing environment. * Proven analytical thinking, results orientation and problem-solving skills. * Strong organisational skills in handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously with high attention to details and a high level of accuracy. Benefits: * Bonus Opportunity * Holidays – 25 days per annum plus bank holidays * Life Assurance – 4x scheme earnings * Pension Scheme * Employee Assistance Programme * Occupational Health platform * Benefits/Discount platform