Finance Manager

Location: South East London

FINANCE MANAGER – WOKINGHAM Finance Manager (SME) – Full-Time

Location:

Wokingham

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Managing Director Manages: 1 Direct Report (Finance & Purchasing Supervisor) Are you a hands-on Finance Manager looking for a role where you can truly influence the business? Our client, an established SME in the manufacturing industry, is seeking an experienced and proactive Finance Manager to take ownership of the day‑to‑day finance function, deliver high‑quality reporting, and support strategic decision‑making at both local and Group level.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced SME environment, enjoys variety, and is confident about working closely with senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Analysis Prepare the Day 1 flash report and full monthly management accounts packed into the Group’s 5‑day reporting timeline. Produce monthly reports, analysis, tables, and graphs for the Managing Director’s report. Present and discuss monthly financial results with the Senior Management Team (SMT) and Group Head Office. Prepare monthly forecasts for the following month and the full financial year.

Budgeting, Strategy & Planning Lead the annual budgeting process alongside the SMT, preparing detailed submissions for Group and Board approval. Work with the Managing Director to prepare calculations for the annual Strategic Plan update. Cashflow, Controls & Technical Accounting Maintain and update the rolling 13‑week cashflow forecast, managing FX transfers and bank accounts, and highlighting any projected shortfalls. Complete bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, prepayments, accruals, and all month‑end journals.

Prepare draft annual financial statements and liaise with Group Head Office as needed. Manage the year‑end audit, acting as the primary contact for auditors and preparing audit schedules (supported by the Finance & Purchasing Supervisor). Calculate monthly cost of sales and R&D expenditure. Compliance & External Reporting Calculate and submit the monthly VAT return. Oversee all external reporting requirements, including ESG and ONS submissions.

Provide technical accounting guidance to local management. Operational Responsibilities Oversee the payroll process. Drive continuous improvement in management reporting and internal processes. Support ad hoc project work as required by the business. Act as the HR administrator for the company. About You We are looking for someone who is: A qualified accountant Experience in a manufacturing business Comfortable operating in an SME environment with end‑to‑end responsibility.

Confident working to tight deadlines and presenting to senior leadership. Strong in analytical thinking, commercial awareness, and systems understanding. A natural organiser with excellent communication skills.

What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Autonomy and the opportunity to shape the finance function Direct involvement in strategic decision‑making Supportive and collaborative senior leadership team The chance to make a meaningful impact on a growing business  4761690