Finance Manager

An established manufacturing business based in Haverhill is seeking a Finance Manager to lead its finance function and support the senior leadership team with high-quality financial insight and reporting.

This is a hands-on role offering broad responsibility across financial control, commercial analysis, process improvement, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting
• Leading budgeting and forecasting processes
• Delivering insightful management information and financial analysis
• Costing and variance analysis to support operational decision-making
• Ownership of month-end and year-end processes
• Supporting external audits and statutory reporting requirements
• Developing financial controls, systems, and processes
• Partnering with operational teams to improve business performance
• Managing and developing a small finance team

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred
• Strong management accounting, reporting, and analytical skills
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering, or a similar environment would be advantageous
• Comfortable working in a hands-on SME environment
• Strong systems and ERP knowledge with a continuous improvement mindset
• Leadership and team management experience

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £65,000, total potential package up to £70,000
• Performance-related bonus
• Stable and growing business environment
• Broad, commercially focused role with exposure to senior leadership
• Opportunity to make a significant impact within the business