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Finance Manager - Manufacturing Excellence
Coventry | 3 Days Per Week | £65k + Bonus & Benefits
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established, mid-sized manufacturing business based in the heart of Coventry. With a strong reputation for quality and innovation, they're seeking an exceptional Finance Manager to join their growing team and play a pivotal role in driving financial excellence across the organisation.
The Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to step into a senior role as the number two to the Finance Director. You'll have the autonomy to lead and develop a small finance team whilst making meaningful contributions to strategic business decisions.
Working just 3 days per week, this role offers an excellent work-life balance whilst maintaining significant responsibility and influence within the business.
Key Responsibilities
- P&L Management: Take ownership of profit and loss reporting, ensuring accuracy and providing insightful analysis to support business decisions
- Management Accounts: Enhance the quality and timeliness of management reporting, delivering meaningful insights to the senior leadership team
- Business Partnering: Act as a trusted finance partner to operational teams, providing commercial support and financial guidance to drive performance
- Controllership: Maintain robust financial controls, oversee month-end processes, and ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures
- Statutory Accounts: Support the preparation of year-end statutory accounts, working closely with external auditors and ensuring timely completion
- Team Leadership: Manage and develop a small team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
- Strategic Input: Work closely with the FD to influence key business decisions and drive financial performance
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and implement best practices across the finance function
What We're Looking For
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong technical skills
- Leadership Capabilities: Proven ability to manage and inspire a team
- Resilience: Strong character with the ability to thrive in a dynamic business environment
- Commercial Acumen: Ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights
- Systems Proficiency: Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
What's On Offer
- Competitive Salary: circa £65,000
- Performance Bonus: Annual bonus scheme based on individual and company performance
- Flexible Working: 3 days per week offering excellent work-life balance
- Autonomy: Real influence over financial strategy and team development
- Career Development: Clear progression pathway within a growing business
- Benefits Package: Comprehensive benefits including pension, and more
