Finance Manager

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.