Finance Manager

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  • Job type

    Permanent

  • Location

    Christchurch

  • Working Pattern

    Full-time

  • Specialism

    Senior Finance Qualified

  • Industry

    Manufacturing & Production

  • Pay

    £60-65,000
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Finance Operations Manager - Manufacturing

Location: Christchurch (Hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days home)
Hours: 37.5/week | Flexible start between 7:30am–5:30pm | Early Friday finish at 1pm
Salary: £60-65,000 + benefits + free parking

Lead Finance in a High-Precision, High-Impact Environment
Join a cutting-edge manufacturing business where precision meets performance. We’re looking for a Finance Operations Manager to take ownership of core finance processes and lead a skilled team in delivering excellence across Purchase & Sales Ledger, reporting, and compliance. This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance leader with manufacturing experience to step into a role that blends strategic oversight with hands-on operational impact.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and develop a team of 5 across Purchase & Sales Ledger operations
  • Own month-end close, journals, management accounts & reconciliations
  • Manage fixed assets, intercompany transactions & statutory accounts
  • Drive cash flow forecasting, FX management & weekly payment runs
  • Ensure VAT compliance (including postponed VAT) & trade regulations
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline processes and boost accuracy
  • Support audits, maintain balance sheet integrity & improve working capital
  • Champion continuous improvement across finance operations

What Success Looks Like
  • A high-performing, motivated finance team
  • Audit-ready financials & clean reconciliations
  • Fast, accurate ledger processing & 5-day month-end close
  • Smart CAPEX tracking & fixed asset control
  • Timely VAT submissions & full regulatory compliance

What You Bring
  • CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified
  • Strong IFRS knowledge & experience in manufacturing or stock-driven environments
  • Advanced Excel & ERP system expertise
  • Confident leadership with a sharp eye for detail and deadlines
  • Knowledge of complex VAT scenarios

Why Join Us?
  • Enjoy flexible working hours and early Friday finishes
  • 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
  • Health benefits package
  • Life assurance 4x salary
  • 5% company pension contribution
  • Be part of a mission-critical industry with global impact
  • Work in a collaborative, forward-thinking finance team
  • Benefit from career development opportunities in a growing business

Ready to Elevate Your Career?
Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your CV or contact us for a confidential chat. If this role isn’t quite right, but you’re exploring new opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.

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