£55k

Stevenage

Full-time, Permanent
We are working with a growing manufacturing-led business to recruit a Finance Manager for a pivotal, hands-on role within the organisation.
The Role

This position sits at the heart of the finance function and works closely with the Managing Director, playing a key role in supporting operational and strategic decision-making across the business, including the manufacturing sites. The Finance Manager will oversee end-to-end finance operations, ensure timely and accurate reporting, and support the continued growth of the business. The role also includes process improvement, commercial analysis, and ad-hoc project work as required.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing the small AP function, including processing of stock invoices

* Payment runs and bank reconciliations

* Ensuring accuracy of sales invoice postings between transactional systems and Xero

* Credit control and maintaining accounts for two legal entities

* VAT preparation and filings

* Overseeing payroll bureau outputs and HMRC reporting

* Month-end accruals, prepayments, intercompany journals, and full balance sheet reconciliations

* Stock control and working capital recommendations

* Monthly management accounts, margin analysis, profitability reviews, cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and forecasting

* Building and maintaining relationships with external accountants and banks

* Insurance renewals and project support

About You
* Part-qualified or qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA)

* Hands-on, detail-oriented, and proactive approach

* Strong financial and commercial acumen

* Experience with stock movements and control, and foreign currency translation

* Previous supervisory experience desirable

* Excellent verbal and written communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills

* Advanced Excel and Xero experience

The Offer
* Salary of £55k

* Location: Stevenage

* Key, highly visible role in a growing business

* Opportunity to shape processes, add commercial value, and influence business decisions

Apply

Apply now if you are a motivated, detail-focused finance professional with strong technical and commercial skills, looking to take ownership of a broad and dynamic finance role within a growing manufacturing-led business.