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Finance Manager

Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cardiff

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

Finance Manager
 Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + benefits
 Location: South Wales (hybrid working available)

The Opportunity
 A growing and well-established engineering services business is seeking a commercially minded Finance Manager to take ownership of its finance function. Operating within the MEICA sector (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation), the business supports a range of infrastructure and industrial projects across the UK.

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, this is a hands-on role offering full responsibility for local financial operations, alongside meaningful exposure to group reporting, strategic decision-making, and operational performance.

This position would suit a qualified accountant looking to step into a broad, autonomous role within a growing SME environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Control

Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts in line with group deadlines
Provide clear variance analysis, forecasts, and insightful commentary
Maintain balance sheet integrity through regular reconciliations
Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements (including VAT)
Act as the primary contact for auditors and external advisorsBudgeting & Forecasting

Support the annual budgeting and planning process
Monitor financial performance against budget and forecast
Provide meaningful analysis and recommendations to support decision-makingBusiness Partnering & Analysis

Deliver high-quality financial analysis to support operational and strategic initiatives
Partner with operational teams, including project managers, to improve financial visibility and performance
Contribute to management reporting, dashboards, and presentations
Support business cases, investment appraisals, and potential M&A activitySystems & Process Improvement

Identify and implement improvements to financial processes and controls
Support ongoing development and optimisation of finance systemsAbout You

Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
Minimum 3 years' experience in a finance role (practice or industry)
Experience in a commercial finance or SME environment is advantageous
Strong technical accounting knowledge (UK GAAP)
Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting systems (e.g. Sage or similar ERP)Skills & Attributes

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
High attention to detail and accuracy
Confident communicator, able to engage with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
Proactive, hands-on approach with a continuous improvement mindsetWorking Arrangements

Office-based with hybrid flexibility (subject to business needs)
Occasional travel may be requiredWhy Apply?

Broad and autonomous role with real ownership
Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
Opportunity to shape processes in a growing business
Supportive and collaborative working environment

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