A key leadership role within a growing SME The role will be office based 4 days per week About Our Client Growing SME, with exciting plans for 2026, manufacturing sector. Job Description Support and advise on, and ultimately be responsible for, all company financial matters. Prepare and deliver strategic, management and operational financial information including annual budgeting, monthly management reporting, strategic planning, and five-year business plans as appropriate and as required on a timely basis. Ensure the business has accurate, accessible, timely costings to hand. Manage existing banking relationships and cash management across existing trade loan facility and any future options to refinance. Prepare monthly accounts, cash flow forecasts and statistical data returns. Assist in preparation of monthly Board papers Be a strategic Business Partner across the business to support financial management and budget planning. Allocate devolved budgets and ensure effective management of these working closely with budget holders to engender and encourage budgetary ownership and responsibility across the business. Challenge and manage budget allocation and overspend. Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards. Support the business to achieve it's targets and successfully run projects To work closely with the other internal functions to represent your department and build two-way understanding to promote change and idea development. The Successful Applicant The ideal candidate will be fully qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA and have a proven track record in a similar finance leadership role. You will be able to demonstrate a commitment to continuing Personal/Professional Development and support the company's environmental and sustainability ethos and ambitions. You will have experience of effectively leading and managing a team of professional staff, and motivating and developing people and preferably within a Manufacturing setting. You will have significant experience in planning, budget setting, forecasting, management reporting and data evaluation as well as excellent cash management skills. Its highly desirable that you have experience of sourcing and securing new external financing with high street tier 1 lenders as well as excellent communication skills to manage all external relationships and audit. This is a hands on role and will require a technically strong individual with a strong FP&A background. What's on Offer A competitive salary + Bens Contact Luisa Diamant Quote job ref JN-(phone number removed)Z Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.
Dec 19, 2025
Full time
A key leadership role within a growing SME The role will be office based 4 days per week About Our Client Growing SME, with exciting plans for 2026, manufacturing sector. Job Description Support and advise on, and ultimately be responsible for, all company financial matters. Prepare and deliver strategic, management and operational financial information including annual budgeting, monthly management reporting, strategic planning, and five-year business plans as appropriate and as required on a timely basis. Ensure the business has accurate, accessible, timely costings to hand. Manage existing banking relationships and cash management across existing trade loan facility and any future options to refinance. Prepare monthly accounts, cash flow forecasts and statistical data returns. Assist in preparation of monthly Board papers Be a strategic Business Partner across the business to support financial management and budget planning. Allocate devolved budgets and ensure effective management of these working closely with budget holders to engender and encourage budgetary ownership and responsibility across the business. Challenge and manage budget allocation and overspend. Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards. Support the business to achieve it's targets and successfully run projects To work closely with the other internal functions to represent your department and build two-way understanding to promote change and idea development. The Successful Applicant The ideal candidate will be fully qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA and have a proven track record in a similar finance leadership role. You will be able to demonstrate a commitment to continuing Personal/Professional Development and support the company's environmental and sustainability ethos and ambitions. You will have experience of effectively leading and managing a team of professional staff, and motivating and developing people and preferably within a Manufacturing setting. You will have significant experience in planning, budget setting, forecasting, management reporting and data evaluation as well as excellent cash management skills. Its highly desirable that you have experience of sourcing and securing new external financing with high street tier 1 lenders as well as excellent communication skills to manage all external relationships and audit. This is a hands on role and will require a technically strong individual with a strong FP&A background. What's on Offer A competitive salary + Bens Contact Luisa Diamant Quote job ref JN-(phone number removed)Z Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.
A key leadership role within a growing international business Matrix structured global business About Our Client A market leader in their sector with a strong heritage in manufacturing of quality products. Job Description This role involves managing core financial functions such as accounts payable/receivable, tax, audit, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will possess with strong management skills, a problem-solving mindset, and the ability to lead and develop a team. Key requirements for the position include: - Strong experience in tax compliance/planning - Expertise in financial controls/risk - Proficiency in financial reporting and budgeting/cost control - Leadership and development of a small finance function - Financial strategy - Cashflow and treasury management - External stakeholder management, banks, auditors, etc The Successful Applicant The ideal candidate will have worked in a similar sized global business and be comfortable in a matrix structured environment reporting into the Group CFO and interaction with Global CEO. Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA 10 + years of progressive experience in accounting, including team leadership. Working experiences in accounting firms or similar industry are preferred. Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, auditing practices and tax regulations. Proficiency in accounting software (SAP preferred) Strong MS Excel skills (pivot tables, charts, formulas, data analysis) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities Effective communication and leadership skills High level of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism What's on Offer Excellent Package + Bens The role will be office based Contact Luisa Diamant Quote job ref JN-(phone number removed)Z Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
A key leadership role within a growing international business Matrix structured global business About Our Client A market leader in their sector with a strong heritage in manufacturing of quality products. Job Description This role involves managing core financial functions such as accounts payable/receivable, tax, audit, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will possess with strong management skills, a problem-solving mindset, and the ability to lead and develop a team. Key requirements for the position include: - Strong experience in tax compliance/planning - Expertise in financial controls/risk - Proficiency in financial reporting and budgeting/cost control - Leadership and development of a small finance function - Financial strategy - Cashflow and treasury management - External stakeholder management, banks, auditors, etc The Successful Applicant The ideal candidate will have worked in a similar sized global business and be comfortable in a matrix structured environment reporting into the Group CFO and interaction with Global CEO. Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA 10 + years of progressive experience in accounting, including team leadership. Working experiences in accounting firms or similar industry are preferred. Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, auditing practices and tax regulations. Proficiency in accounting software (SAP preferred) Strong MS Excel skills (pivot tables, charts, formulas, data analysis) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities Effective communication and leadership skills High level of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism What's on Offer Excellent Package + Bens The role will be office based Contact Luisa Diamant Quote job ref JN-(phone number removed)Z Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.
