Robert Half
Finance Manager

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A fantastic opportunity for an experienced and commercially focused Finance Manager to join a growing manufacturing SME in Worcestershire.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you’ll take full ownership of the finance function and play a key role in supporting business performance and future growth. This role would suit someone who enjoys operating in a hands-on environment and wants real influence across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Sole ownership of month-end, delivering management accounts, board reporting and business insight
- Lead and develop a finance team of four across transactional finance activities
- Oversee payroll, credit control, cashflow, VAT and year-end processes
- Own manufacturing costing including standard costing, BOMs, variance analysis and profitability reporting
- Partner with the Managing Director on budgeting, forecasting and strategic initiatives
- Drive reporting and process improvements across the finance function
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- ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with 5+ years PQE
- Strong manufacturing finance experience
- Proven experience managing a full finance function and independently delivering month-end
- Commercially minded, hands-on and confident working in an SME environment
- Strong Excel and process improvement capability
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