An established, design-focused manufacturing company is entering an exciting new phase of growth, including the launch of a new business location. We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to play a key role in supporting this next stage bringing strong financial control, insight, and commercial awareness to the business.This is a hands-on position with real influence, working closely with senior leadership to drive performance and support strategic decision-making. Key responsibilities Prepare and review monthly management accounts in line with month-end timetables Analyse performance against budget, clearly explaining variances and recommending corrective actions Embed robust balance sheet and control account reconciliation processes to ensure fully supported trial balances Lead budgeting and reforecasting processes aligned with strategic objectives Deliver detailed financial analysis to support operational and strategic decisions Provide monthly analysis of production efficiency and stock movements Prepare draft content for monthly KPI and board-level reporting Manage credit control and oversee company cashflow Liaise with external auditors to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting About you Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar role, ideally within a UK manufacturing or design-led environment Strong working knowledge of SAGE 200 Solid understanding of UK accounting standards, financial regulations, and reporting requirements Experience in bu