Finance Manager
JOB_53344434712098Job type
PermanentLocation
ChristchurchWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Senior Finance QualifiedIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
£65,000
Finance Manager
Finance Operations Lead
Location: Christchurch (with occasional site travel)
Type: Full-time - hybrid
Type: Full-time - hybrid
✨ Purpose
We’re on the hunt for a sharp, driven finance professional to lead our Purchase and Sales Ledger operations and steer core financial reporting. If you thrive on precision, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration, this is your chance to make a real impact. The role requires strong leadership skills, cross-functional collaboration, and a solid understanding of core financial processes. What You’ll Do
- Lead a talented team of 5 in managing Purchase & Sales Ledgers
- Own month-end close, journals, management accounts & reconciliations
- Oversee fixed assets, intercompany transactions & statutory accounts
- Drive cash flow forecasting, FX considerations & weekly payment runs
- Ensure VAT compliance (including postponed VAT) & trade regulations
- Collaborate across departments to streamline processes & boost accuracy
- Support audits, maintain balance sheet integrity & improve working capital
- Champion continuous improvement across finance operations
What Success Looks Like
- Fast, accurate ledger processing & 5-day month-end close
- Clean reconciliations & audit-ready financials
- Smart CAPEX tracking & fixed asset management
- Timely VAT submissions & regulatory compliance
- A high-performing, motivated finance team
What You Bring
- CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified
- Strong IFRS knowledge & experience in manufacturing or stock-driven environments
- Skilled in ERP systems & advanced Excel
- Deep understanding of inventory accounting, costing & variance analysis
- Confident leader with a sharp eye for detail and deadlines
- Experience in a manufacturing or goods-in/goods-out environment
- Knowledge of complex VAT scenarios
- Familiarity with ERP systems and stock management processes
Parking
Salary £65,000 plus benefits
37.5 hours - hours flex around 7.30am - 5.30pm - finish at 1pm on a Friday
What you need to do now
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Finance ManagerJOB_533444347120982025-08-052025-11-02
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