Finance Manager

Finance Manager/Senior Management Accountant

Permanent

Full-Time/Hybrid (3 days a week in the office)

Gloucester

Two globally recognised, innovative businesses have merged to form a Smart Manufacturing division within a PLC. With £10–12m revenues and ambitious growth plans, the business is now looking for a hands-on Finance Manager (or Senior Management Accountant ready to step up) to own the finance function and partner closely with the Finance Director as their number two.

You’ll take ownership of day-to-day finance operations while developing and improving systems and controls. Key responsibilities will include:

• Producing monthly management accounts
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Reviewing VAT returns
• First approval of bank payments and oversight of payment runs
• Overseeing and supporting with transactional finance responsibilities
• Mentoring and developing junior team members as the finance team grows
• Supporting the implementation of new systems
• Improving processes as the finance function evolves

• Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with 1–2 years PQE
• Comfortable taking responsibility and ownership
• Background working up through transactional finance (e.g. AP / AR) will be advantageous
• Confident communicator with a hands-on, practical approach

• Salary of £50,000 – £60,000
• Hybrid working (3 days a week in the office)
• Progression opportunity toward a Financial Controller role
• Broad, varied role in a growing business
• Opportunity to shape systems, processes, and the finance function
• Permanent Health Insurance
• Free On-site Parking, with EV charging points

If interested, please apply and submit your up-to-date CV.