£55kStevenageFull-time, Permanent

We are working with a growing manufacturing-led business to recruit a Finance Manager for a pivotal, hands-on role within the organisation.

The RoleThis position sits at the heart of the finance function and works closely with the Managing Director, playing a key role in supporting operational and strategic decision-making across the business, including the manufacturing sites. The Finance Manager will oversee end-to-end finance operations, ensure timely and accurate reporting, and support the continued growth of the business. The role also includes process improvement, commercial analysis, and ad-hoc project work as required.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the small AP function, including processing of stock invoices

• Payment runs and bank reconciliations

• Ensuring accuracy of sales invoice postings between transactional systems and Xero

• Credit control and maintaining accounts for two legal entities

• VAT preparation and filings

• Overseeing payroll bureau outputs and HMRC reporting

• Month-end accruals, prepayments, intercompany journals, and full balance sheet reconciliations

• Stock control and working capital recommendations

• Monthly management accounts, margin analysis, profitability reviews, cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and forecasting

• Building and maintaining relationships with external accountants and banks

• Insurance renewals and project support

About You

• Part-qualified or qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA)

• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and proactive approach

• Strong financial and commercial acumen

• Experience with stock movements and control, and foreign currency translation

• Previous supervisory experience desirable

• Excellent verbal and written communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills

• Advanced Excel and Xero experience

The Offer

• Salary of £55k

• Location: Stevenage

• Key, highly visible role in a growing business

• Opportunity to shape processes, add commercial value, and influence business decisions

ApplyApply now if you are a motivated, detail-focused finance professional with strong technical and commercial skills, looking to take ownership of a broad and dynamic finance role within a growing manufacturing-led business.