Alexander Daniels Finance Recruitment
Finance Manager

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Alexander Daniels are partnering with a well-established, international manufacturing business to recruit a Finance Manager.
This organisation operates across multiple global markets and is recognised for delivering high-quality, innovative and sustainable products to a premium customer base.
With continued investment and growth in the UK, the business is now looking for a hands-on and proactive finance professional to play a key role in driving process improvement, strengthening financial controls, and leading and developing a small team.
The Opportunity
Reporting into a world class Finance Director, this is a hands-on and highly visible role within a business undergoing positive transformation. You will take ownership of core finance activities while helping modernise systems and processes, making a genuine impact on performance and efficiency.
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Alongside managing day-to-day finance operations, you will support and develop a small team and collaborate closely with non-finance stakeholders across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Produce management accounts, including insightful variance analysis and commentary
- Support budgeting and forecasting cycles
- Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies, including automation
- Drive the transition away from manual processes and enhance finance systems
- Supervise and develop a small finance team
- Partner with operational teams to support commercial decision-making
- Support ongoing system implementation and development projects
- Maintain strong financial controls and compliance
About You
- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or QBE with relevant experience
- Proven experience in a Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant role
- Background in manufacturing or a similar environment is essential
- Proactive and confident, with the ability to challenge and drive change
- Comfortable working in a changing and evolving environment
- Strong systems capability, including advanced Excel skills
- Experience managing or mentoring team members
- Ambitious, with a desire to make a meaningful impact and grow your career


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What’s on Offer
- Salary circa £60,000 per year
- Generous holiday allowance
- Healthcare benefits
- Life assurance
- The opportunity to join a growing, international business with genuine career progression opportunities
If you're looking for a role where you can add value, influence change, and be part of a forward-thinking organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
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