Finance Manager
LHH Recruitment Solutions Swindon, United KingdomFinance Manager
Location: Swindon (onsite)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours/week (Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 16:40)
Pay Rate: Salary equivalent: £58,000 - £70,000 per annum
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Finance Manager to join our Swindon team on an initial 9-month contract. Acting as a key business partner and an active member of the site's Extended Leadership Team, you will take ownership of core financial reporting, strategic planning, and day-to-day financial operations across GBP and EUR accounts.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy driving process improvements, and have strong SAP expertise, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
Reporting & Month-End: Lead the month-end close and management accounts process across GBP and EUR accounts, ensuring strict corporate reporting deadlines (monthly, quarterly, and annual) are met.
Strategic Business Partnering: Serve on the Swindon Extended Leadership Team, leading the five-year strategic planning process and the annual operating plan across two sites.
FP&A & Cash Flow: Oversee monthly forecasting, variance analysis, and Free Cash Flow (FCF) reporting, alongside managing monthly payroll.
Operations & Controls: Manage the Purchase Order (PO) process, vendor relationships, and invoice approvals.
Audit & Compliance: Support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) testing, internal/external audits, and continuous process improvement initiatives to elevate departmental performance.
What We're Looking For
Experience: 5+ years of progressive financial and/or accounting experience.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related financial discipline (an advanced financial degree is a plus).
Systems: Proven hands-on experience with SAP (essential) and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Skills: High attention to detail, robust critical thinking, and the ability to analyze business trends to project future revenues and expenses.
Work Style: A self-starter with strong time-management skills and the ability to communicate complex financial data clearly to stakeholders.
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