Finance Manager

A superb Finance Manager position has arisen in a manufacturing subsidiary of an instantly recognisable group based in Kingston Upon Thames

Client Details

Michael Page Finance are retained by a leading manufacturing subsidiary of a globally recognised group.

A globally recognised specialist in high-performance product solutions, with a proud heritage. With over a century of engineering expertise, they have built a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and innovation, working in close partnership with OEMs and customers across demanding industries such as construction, mining, agriculture, and industrial manufacturing. Backed by a worldwide network of manufacturing sites and distributors, they deliver consistent support, technical excellence, and trusted products on a global scale.

The company designs and manufactures an extensive range of products, using advanced materials developed for high-pressure, high-wear environments. Continuous improvement, material science, and collaborative problem-solving are central to everything they do, ensuring customers can rely on improved equipment performance, extended service life, and confidence in safety-critical applications.

In 2025 the business delivered £24m in revenue and are consistently performing and delivering on their long-term plan. They have manufacturing sites across Europe and supply-chain across the world.

Due to a promotion they are looking to appoint a Finance Manager based at their largest manufacturing site and headquarters in Kingston upon Thames

Description

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the Finance Manager will be responsible for key areas across the Finance function, particularly managing the month end close, ensuring adherence to internal controls and complying with all internal and external reporting requirements and audits. They will be responsible for:

• Leading a small team of 2
• Maintain a robust control environment
• Managing the month end close and reporting to group
• Oversee all reconciliations - bank, balance sheet etc.
• Support the annual budget and forecasts
• Assist in the group and local statutory audit
• Cash and treasury management
• Payroll

Profile

The Finance Manager will be:

• A fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA), ideally from a top practice with 2-4 years post qualified experience
• Able to work independently to tight deadlines
• Able to manage direct reports
• Strong Excel skills - pivots, look ups, sumifs
• Experience within the manufacturing sector

Job Offer

The Finance Manager position comes with a base salary of £, plus bonus and corporate benefits including

• 8% matched pension
• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holiday. (3 days allocated to the Christmas shut down)
• Life Assurance x 4