Commercial Finance Manager - Michael Page Finance : Job Details

The Commercial Finance Manager will oversee the financial operations of a manufacturing business, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in all accounting processes. This role requires someone with strong commercial acumen who can work closely with operations to enhance financial performance.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a well-established medium-sized organisation within the industrial and manufacturing sector. The company has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality products and maintaining a focus on innovation and precision.

Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full accounting function from transactional level up to board level reporting
• Manage and oversee a transactional team of 4 direct reports
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) working closely with operations and non-finance stakeholders to enhance business performance
• Oversee banking and financing relationships (loans, invoice discounting, asset finance, budget modelling)
• Liaise with external auditors on financial matters
• Manage key purchasing activities, including utilities and capital expenditure
• Oversee payroll operations
• Provide oversight for IT systems and infrastructure
• Ad hoc responsibilities as per business and role growth

Profile

Candidate Requirements:

• Accounting qualification (or equivalent experience), with 3-5 years post-qualification experience - ACCA / ACA / CIMA
• Commercial finance background with strong commercial acumen and business partnering skills displayed
• Proactive and ambitious, eager to grow the role and contribute to business development
• Opportunity to gain exposure to acquisitions and site investments
• A willingness to work cross-functionally to drive business improvement
• Experience in manufacturing / engineering settings / small batch, or project-based businesses
• Proficient in SAGE 200 and Excel; Power BI experience is desirable

Job Offer

• Competitive salary range of £50,000 - £60,000 per annum.
• Performance-based bonus
• Opportunity to work in a reputable manufacturing organisation.
• Challenging and rewarding role with career development prospects.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially focused Finance Manager to join a thriving business in the industrial sector. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply now!