Reed Finance are delighted to be partnering with a leading manufacturing business near Taunton to recruit a Finance Manager for a newly created position. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to take ownership of a broad role, influence key business decisions, and progress their career within a growing organisation.Offering excellent exposure across finance and operations, alongside genuine opportunities for career development and progression, this role would suit a qualified or qualified-by-experience finance professional with strong management accounting and business partnering skills.Salary of £45,000 - £48,000 + benefitsNewly created role with scope to make a real impactHybrid and flexible working arrangementsExcellent opportunities for progression and developmentExposure to strategic projects and senior stakeholdersSupportive and collaborative working environmentKey ResponsibilitiesManage the full month-end and year-end reporting cycle, including journal preparation, reporting, and production of insightful management accounts.Lead, mentor and develop two direct reports within the finance team.Take ownership of monthly forecasting, partnering with operational teams to improve accuracy and provide forward-looking business insights.Drive initiatives to identify and reduce loss-making products, working cross-functionally to improve profitability and deliver cost-saving opportunities.Prepare monthly payroll and provide cover for weekly ..... full job details .....