Finance Manager

Location: Bridgwater/Newbury/Theale
Working Hours: 07:30 – 16:30, Monday to Friday
Holiday Allowance: 20 days (+ bank holidays), increasing with tenure
Benefits: Company vehicle scheme, company-provided laptop and mobile phone

Are you a reliable and experienced Finance Manager looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a talented individual to analyse everyday financial activities and provide valuable advice and guidance to support the senior leadership team of a growing family run manufacturing business within the construction industry.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly financial reports, including cash flow forecasting, profit & loss reporting, balance sheets, management accounts, and key ratio metrics.
• Investment Advisory: Advise on investment activities and collaborate on capex projects to review costs against budgets and forecasts.
• Financial Health: Maintain and improve the financial health of our organization.
• Cost Analysis: Analyse costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results, and performance versus business plans.
• Trend Development: Develop financial trends and projections.
• Cost Reduction: Identify and evaluate cost-reduction opportunities.
• Department Oversight: Oversee finance department operations, set goals, and design frameworks for success.
• Strategic Support: Assist directors in setting and managing forecasts and budgets.
• Decision-Making: Participate in directors and shareholders meetings, steering decisions with financial data.
• Audit Liaison: Work with auditors to ensure proper financial monitoring.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Discuss company plans with various departments and agree on future paths.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager or similar role with a business partnering mindset.
• Experience of working in manufacturing/construction or related industries
• Strong understanding of financial trends and market patterns.
• Proficiency with finance software.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage and lead employees in financial processes.
• Solid grasp of financial statistics, accounting principles, and statutory regulations.
• Experience with business accounting, including working with accountants and tax advisors.
• Ability to meet deadlines and KPIs.
• Humble, hungry, smart attitude.

Desirables:

• BS/MA degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
• Professional qualifications such as CIMA / ACCA or similar.

Benefits

• Salary of £50,000 - £60,000 (DOE)

If you’re ready to take on a pivotal role in a growing company and helping to drive financial strategy, we want to hear from you! Apply today and make a significant impact on our success.