Finance Manager
Role Description & Overview
A growing, profitable manufacturing and technology business near Southampton is looking for a hands-on Finance Manager to take the lead on its day-to-day finance.
The business has grown strongly over the last few years, works with customers in the UK and overseas, and is continuing to build its team. As the main finance contact, you will have real ownership of the numbers, regular time with the leadership team and the chance to shape how finance supports the business as it grows.
The role comes with private healthcare, flexible working and a friendly, sociable team.
What will the Finance Manager role involve?
Leading the monthly close, reconciliations and management reporting
Keeping control of stock, stock counts and costing across a range of customer projects
Building cash flow forecasts and budgets, and talking the leadership team through performance
Handling VAT, payroll journals and year end alongside the external accountants
Partnering with operations, purchasing and sales, and improving finance processes and systems
Suitable Candidate for the Finance Manager vacancy:
Qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience, either an established Finance Manager or a Management Accountant ready for the next step
A background in a manufacturing, engineering, distribution or other stock-holding business
Experience of project accounting, job costing or WIP
Hands-on, and comfortable moving between day-to-day accounting and reporting
A confident communicator who builds good relationships with non-finance teams
Additional benefits and information for the role of Finance Manager:
Private healthcare and life insurance
25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with enhanced family leave after two years
On average one day a week from home, with flexible hours to support work-life balance and school hours considered
A friendly team with regular team lunches and socials
Salary will be dependent on experience
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 21 Oct 2026
- Location: Southampton
- Employment: Permanent
- Workplace: Hybrid
- Specialism: Accounting/Financial/Insurance
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