Finance Manager - Inspire Resourcing Ltd : Job Details

Finance Manager

Inspire are recruiting Finance Manager to oversee transactional finance, ensure robust compliance, and deliver accurate management reporting within a high-precision manufacturing business. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to drive process improvements and support strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee accuracy and completeness of all financial transactions, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Lead and support transactional finance staff, resolving queries and improving processes.
• Monitor company spend and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Produce weekly KPIs, management reports and spend analysis.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare management accounts to strict deadlines.
• Support audits and statutory reporting, including VAT and Corporation Tax returns.
• Administer bank accounts and company credit cards.
• Maintain fixed asset and tooling registers.
• Assist with payroll and cross-departmental financial input.

About You

• CIMA / ACCA / ACA qualified (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in SME finance management, including period-end reporting.
• Strong technical accounting skills with a good understanding of UK GAAP.
• Advanced Excel and proficiency in accounting systems.
• Detail-focused, process-driven and able to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Holiday buy/sell scheme (up to 5 days).
• 5% company pension contribution.
• Life assurance (2x salary).
• Health & wellbeing scheme.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Regular social events and recognition initiatives.