Senior Finance Manager

We are seeking a Senior Finance Manager to lead our finance team and provide strategic financial guidance to our organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage month-end and year-end closure processes accurately and on time
• Prepare and present monthly financial reporting packs to the Group office
• Lead cash flow planning, credit control, and working capital management
• Deliver financial insights and analysis to support senior leadership decision-making
• Ensure accurate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and identification of risks and opportunities
• Lead and develop the Finance team, ensuring consistency and excellence in financial operations
• Oversee project accounting and profitability tracking to support commercial performance
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, providing financial guidance on performance optimisation and cost efficiency
• Provide strategic direction and oversight to project teams, ensuring accountability and timely delivery of financial objectives
• Manage statutory reporting, tax compliance, and audit requirements in line with corporate and regulatory standards
• Champion continuous improvement, strengthen internal controls, and support the evolution of financial systems and processes
• Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Support senior management with scenario planning and financial modelling for future business initiatives
• Support capital investment processes, including preparation of approval forms and analysis (MIRR, DCF, and payback)
• Serve as a mentor and coach to Finance team members, fostering professional growth and performance excellence
• Lead or support ad hoc financial projects and initiatives as required

Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience in a similar senior finance role, preferably within an automotive, manufacturing, or engineering environment
• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to meet challenging deadlines
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems
• Proactive, professional, and positive approach to work
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Effective leadership qualities, with experience managing and motivating high-performing teams
• Sound decision-making ability, capable of operating effectively in complex or ambiguous situations
• Advanced IT skills, including strong Microsoft Excel capability; SAP experience is advantageous
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
• High level of accuracy, integrity, and commitment to quality
• Dedicated to supporting business goals, team success, and continuous improvement
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally within a dynamic environment