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Finance Manager

Job Posted: 6 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Southam, Warwickshire

Expire in: 21 days

Job Description

Finance Manager

Location: Southam, South Warwickshire
Salary: £50,000 FTE (pro rata, 0.8) + Benefits
Contract: This is a 4 days per week role, flexible working pattern, hybrid (At least 2 days in the office)
Start Date: Immediate

The Opportunity

On behalf of our client we are seeking a hands-on Finance Manager to take ownership of the finance function during a critical growth period.

This role will work closely with the senior leadership team and Fractional CFO and will be instrumental in building robust financial processes, particularly around stock accounting and cash management.

This is a unique opportunity to join early, shape the finance function, and progress into a Financial Controller role as the business scales.

The Role

This is a broad, hands-on position covering all aspects of finance from transactional oversight through to financial control, stock accounting, and forecasting.

The business currently operates with light finance support, so the successful candidate must be comfortable with being hands on whilst building structure and processes for growth.

Key Responsibilities

  * Stock & Manufacturing Accounting: Take ownership of stock accounting (FRS102) across raw materials, WIP, finished goods, and recovered materials; lead clean-up of stock records; improve tracking with operations; support ERP development.

  * Cash Flow & Forecasting: Maintain weekly cash flow forecasts, support liquidity planning, and assist with financial modelling and business plan updates.

  * Financial Reporting & Control: Produce monthly management accounts, complete reconciliations, maintain data integrity in Xero, and analyse performance vs budget.

  * Financial Operations: Oversee day-to-day finance processes, review payables/receivables, and implement scalable controls.

  * Audit, Compliance & Tax: Prepare for audit, support statutory accounts, oversee VAT, and assist with R&D tax claims.

Skills & Experience

Essential

  * Experience in manufacturing/engineering or stock-heavy environments

  * Strong inventory accounting knowledge (FRS102)

  * Management accounts and cash flow forecasting experience

  * Hands-on approach within SME/start-up settings

  * Strong Excel and financial modelling skills

Desirable

  * ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent experience)

  * Xero or similar accounting software experience

  * ERP/MRP systems exposure

  * Background in scale-up or early-stage businesses

Personal Attributes

  * Hands-on, pragmatic, and solutions-driven

  * Comfortable in fast-paced, evolving environments

  * High attention to detail and ownership

  * Independent but collaborative team player

  * Process improvement mindset with strong communication skills

**You must have the full right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship both now, and in the future

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