Finance Manager

We are partnering with a world leader in serving science in their search for a Finance Manager. This is a 9-month temporary role based on-site in Swindon, offering a pay rate between 30.00 to 36.00 per hour (equivalent to an annual salary of 58,000 to 70,000) for the right candidate.

Serving as an active member of the Swindon site's Extended Leadership Team, you will act as a strategic business partner while leading day-to-day financial operations. You will oversee month-end close across multi-currency ledgers, drive corporate reporting, manage annual operating plans, and maintain strong internal controls across the site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Month-End & Corporate Reporting: Lead the month-end close and management accounts process across GBP and EUR ledgers, preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual corporate reporting submissions.
• Site Leadership & Strategic Planning: Business partner closely with the Swindon site leadership team, leading the annual operating plan (AOP) and five-year strategic planning processes across two sites.
• Forecasting & Cash Flow: Oversee monthly forecasting, variance analysis, and Free Cash Flow (FCF) reporting.
• Operational Controls & Payroll: Manage the monthly payroll process alongside Purchase Order (PO), vendor, and invoice approvals.
• Audit & Process Improvement: Support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance testing, facilitate internal and external audits, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.

• Education & Experience: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related financial discipline (advanced degree preferred), backed by 5+ years of financial and accounting experience.
• ERP & Technical Systems: Essential hands-on knowledge and experience using SAP, paired with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel and PowerPoint).
• Analytical & Commercial Acumen: Proven ability to analyse business trends, forecast revenues and expenses, and provide commercial insights to site leadership.
• Controls & Compliance: Solid understanding of accounting principles, multi-currency reporting, and SOX compliance frameworks.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while managing competing deadlines.

Logistics & Process:

• Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 08:30-16:40).
• Workplace: 100% On-site in Swindon
• Start Date: ASAP.
• Interview Process: Stage 1 on-site interview with the Hiring Manager, followed by a potential Stage 2 interview with the Senior Director of Finance.

Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003