Senior Finance Manager

We're looking for a hands-on Financial Controller/ Senior Finanace Manager to lead day-to-day financial operations, drive performance reporting, and ensure statutory compliance all while working closely with the Finance Director and Group to support strategy and decision-making.

As Financial Controller, you'll be the key figure overseeing all aspects of financial management across the UK business and its overseas operations in India and the US. You'll manage a small accounts team, take responsibility for compliance, reporting, and forecasting, and play a vital role in supporting commercial decisions and business growth.

What You'll Be Doing

• Producing monthly management accounts and weekly performance reports

• Preparing quarterly forecasts and annual 3-year budgets (P&L, Balance Sheet & Cash)

• Leading the annual audit and statutory accounts process

• Managing overseas financial operations

• Overseeing payroll, PAYE, P11Ds and company pension compliance

• Producing VAT returns and ensuring all statutory filings are accurate and on time

• Supporting sales with customer finance solutions

• Managing letters of credit, bank guarantees and insurance renewals

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

• Proven experience managing a finance function within an SME

• Strong Excel and Sage Line 50

• Understanding of stock, WIP and MRP systems

Desirable:

• Experience preparing statutory accounts under FRS 102

• Knowledge of UK GAAP and US GAAP

• Familiarity with international trade finance (letters of credit, bank guarantees)

• Awareness of contract income or POC accounting

You'll be a confident and capable finance leader, comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities. You'll combine strong technical skills with excellent communication, systems knowledge and emotional intelligence.

In return you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package.