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Job Title : Finance Manager
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £65,000 – £80,000 + Benefits
Start Date : ASAP
Are you a commercially minded Finance Manager looking to play a key role in business transformation?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to join a successful and growing manufacturing business based in Birmingham. This is a high-profile role that offers the chance to combine hands-on financial leadership with the implementation of a new ERP system that will support the next phase of the company's growth.
Working closely with senior leadership and operational teams, you will lead the finance function whilst acting as a key stakeholder in the ERP implementation project, helping to streamline processes, improve reporting capabilities and drive efficiencies across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
- Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning activities.
- Provide commercial insight and analysis to support strategic decision-making.
- Act as the finance lead for the ERP system implementation project.
- Review and improve existing financial processes and controls.
- Support data migration, testing, user acceptance and system go-live activities.
- Partner with operational and manufacturing teams to improve business performance.
- Lead, develop and mentor the finance team.
- Support year-end audit and statutory reporting requirements.
About You
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
- Previous experience as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or Senior Management Accountant.
- Proven involvement in ERP implementation, upgrade or finance transformation projects.
- Manufacturing sector experience is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of management accounting, financial controls and business partnering.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach to continuous improvement.
What's on Offer?
- Opportunity to play a leading role in a significant business transformation project.
- Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.
- A growing and ambitious manufacturing business with long-term career prospects.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A collaborative and supportive working environment where your contribution will make a real impact.
If you are looking for a role that combines operational finance leadership with the opportunity to shape the future of a business through technology and process improvement, I would love to hear from you.
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