Finance Manager

Your new companyWe are working exclusively with a fantastic manufacturing company based in Stoke-on-Trent, who are looking for a fully qualified Finance Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.Your new roleYour new role will include but not be limited to:

• Oversee the completion of monthly financial results, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements as well as group and internal policies.
• Lead and develop the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, providing guidance, support, and coaching to team members.
• Act as the primary liaison for both internal and external audit teams.
• Contribute to the planning cycle by supporting budget creation and financial forecasting activities.
• Manage cash flow, including short-term monitoring and longer-term projections.
• Review and refine financial processes and systems to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and overall quality of reporting.
• Produce and deliver financial insights and reports for senior leadership to support strategic decision-making.
• Take responsibility for VAT submissions and related compliance requirements.
• Develop financial policies, procedures, and controls to ensure regulatory compliance
• Analyse financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for efficiency improvements
• Collaborate with other departments to implement financial strategy and optimise business performance

What you'll need to succeed

• Fully qualified ACCA/ CIMA
• Ability to work at a fast pace in a busy manufacturing environment
• Experience in month-end reporting, statutory compliance, VAT, and audit liaison.
• Strong leadership skills with management of AP/AR teams.
• Competence in budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow management.
• Ability to streamline financial processes and improve reporting.
• Clear communicator able to present insights to senior leaders.

What you'll get in return

• c.£60,000
• Discretionary bonus scheme up to 10%
• Private medical Insurance
• DIS x3 cover
• Pension scheme
• 33 days holiday
• Reward scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk