Finance Manager

Job Title : Finance Manager

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 + Benefits

Start Date : ASAP

Are you a commercially minded Finance Manager looking to play a key role in business transformation?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to join a successful and growing manufacturing business based in Birmingham. This is a high-profile role that offers the chance to combine hands-on financial leadership with the implementation of a new ERP system that will support the next phase of the company's growth.

Working closely with senior leadership and operational teams, you will lead the finance function whilst acting as a key stakeholder in the ERP implementation project, helping to streamline processes, improve reporting capabilities and drive efficiencies across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning activities.
• Provide commercial insight and analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Act as the finance lead for the ERP system implementation project.
• Review and improve existing financial processes and controls.
• Support data migration, testing, user acceptance and system go-live activities.
• Partner with operational and manufacturing teams to improve business performance.
• Lead, develop and mentor the finance team.
• Support year-end audit and statutory reporting requirements.

About You

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Previous experience as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or Senior Management Accountant.
• Proven involvement in ERP implementation, upgrade or finance transformation projects.
• Manufacturing sector experience is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of management accounting, financial controls and business partnering.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to continuous improvement.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to play a leading role in a significant business transformation project.
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.
• A growing and ambitious manufacturing business with long-term career prospects.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment where your contribution will make a real impact.

If you are looking for a role that combines operational finance leadership with the opportunity to shape the future of a business through technology and process improvement, I would love to hear from you.