Finance Manager

About the role

Join a unique production and engineering business as a Finance Manager, where your financial expertise will directly influence high‑value, bespoke projects. Based in a restored office in Southampton, you’ll work alongside a creative team that values individuality and long‑term commitment.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a small finance team of two.
• Produce ad‑hoc reports, including job costing, work‑in‑progress (WIP), sales and margin analysis.
• Collaborate with the senior leadership team on strategic decisions.
• Run informal month‑end reporting and management accounts reviews.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, weekly cash‑flow forecasts, P&L analysis, budgeting and WIP updates.
• Oversee payroll processes in partnership with HR and an external bureau.
• Liaise with department heads to keep projects financially on track and within deadlines.
• Handle timesheet submissions and resolve related queries.

Required profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or strong equivalent with relevant experience.
• Previous experience as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or Finance Business Partner in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Proven ability to work within a manufacturing‑focused setting.

Required skills

• Financial reporting and analysis.
• Budgeting and forecasting.
• Payroll administration.

What we offer

• Free breakfast and lunch every day.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Private health insurance.
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
• Discretionary bonus.
• Flexible working hours.