Finance Manager

Liss, Hampshire
Michael Page Finance

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Finance Manager to oversee financial operations and strategy within the automotive and manufacturing sector. The role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles and the ability to manage budgets, forecasts, and compliance effectively.

Client Details

Our client is a reputable organisation within the automotive and manufacturing sector. As a medium-sized company, they have established themselves as a leader in their field, delivering exceptional products and services to their clients.

Description

Key Responsibilities

Management Accounts & Reporting

• Produce monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet, and variance analysis
• Post journals, accruals, prepayments, and month-end adjustments
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end close process
• Maintain and develop meaningful KPIs to support business decision-making
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes

Cashflow & Working Capital

• Prepare and maintain rolling cashflow forecasts
• Monitor daily cash position and working capital requirements
• Track debtor and creditor balances and highlight risks or pressures
• Support cost control across purchasing, stock, and overhead spend

Transactional Finance

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations including purchase ledger, sales ledger, and bank reconciliations
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of all transactional postings
• Review and process supplier payments and customer receipts
• Maintain clean and reconciled balance sheet accounts

Payroll & Compliance

• Manage monthly payroll processing, including PAYE and associated filings
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements including VAT, PAYE, and other HMRC obligations
• Support preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Assist with statutory filings and Companies House requirements

Systems & Processes

• Maintain and improve finance processes and internal controls
• Support optimisation of accounting/ERP systems and reporting tools
• Identify and implement efficiencies in transactional and reporting processes
• Ensure financial data is accurate, consistent, and well-controlled

Business Support & Analysis

• Provide financial insight to support operational decision-making
• Work closely with operational teams to understand cost drivers and performance
• Support ad-hoc analysis including pricing, margins, and cost reviews
• Assist with insurance, contracts, and other business support tasks as required

Profile

A successful Finance Manager should have:

• A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and regulations.
• Proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Experience in the industrial and manufacturing sector is desirable.

Job Offer

£55,000 – £65,000 + benefits