Finance Manager
Blue Arrow - Swansea
Blue Arrow is urgently recruiting for a
Finance Manager
to join our client's team based in the Swansea area. Location:
Swansea (Onsite) Employment Type:
Full-time (Permanent) Salary:
£40,000-£45,000 per annum Working Hours:
Monday to Friday 08:30-16:30 (40 hours per week)
About the Company
Our client is a well-established and growing manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, service, and operational excellence. They are committed to creating a positive and collaborative working environment, investing in their people, and continuously improving their processes to support long-term growth and success.
Role Overview
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to work closely with the Finance Director and take ownership of the day-to-day finance function. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining robust financial controls, and providing meaningful financial insight to support business performance and strategic decision-making. The role would suit a commercially minded finance professional who is confident managing financial operations, leading a team, and building strong working relationships across multiple departments. Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
Oversee day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance, and month-end journals. Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports, and supporting commentary for senior management. Manage accruals, prepayments, VAT returns, and other statutory submissions. Ensure financial records are accurate, complete, and maintained in line with company procedures. Investigate and resolve financial discrepancies while maintaining the integrity of financial data. Support cash management processes, bank reconciliations, and financial controls.
Operational Finance
Oversee stock valuations and support accurate inventory reporting. Work closely with operational departments to ensure financial information accurately reflects business performance. Provide financial analysis and insight to support business decision-making. Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, controls, and systems. Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and internal policies.
Team Leadership
Lead, support, and develop the finance team. Promote the consistent use of accounting systems and best-practice financial processes. Ensure appropriate financial documentation and procedures are followed throughout the business. Assist with training, mentoring, and continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function.
Skills & Experience
Proven experience in a Finance Manager, Senior Accountant, or similar finance leadership role. Strong knowledge of financial accounting, management accounts, and month-end processes. Experience preparing financial reports and presenting financial commentary to senior stakeholders. Knowledge of VAT returns, HMRC submissions, and statutory compliance requirements. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. Experience using accounting software and financial management systems. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of a business. Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities. High levels of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
Qualifications
AAT qualified or equivalent finance qualification desirable. ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualification advantageous. Qualified-by-experience candidates will also be considered.
Desirable Experience
Experience within a manufacturing environment. Experience using Sage 200 or a similar ERP/accounting system. Previous experience managing or supervising a finance team. Understanding of stock valuation, production costing, and inventory management. Experience supporting operational teams through financial analysis and reporting.
What's on Offer
Supportive and collaborative working environment. Opportunities for professional development and career progression. Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes. Retail and lifestyle discount schemes. Health and fitness-related benefits. Long-term career opportunities within a successful and growing business. Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.
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Finance Manager
to join our client's team based in the Swansea area. Location:
Swansea (Onsite) Employment Type:
Full-time (Permanent) Salary:
£40,000-£45,000 per annum Working Hours:
Monday to Friday 08:30-16:30 (40 hours per week)
About the Company
Our client is a well-established and growing manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, service, and operational excellence. They are committed to creating a positive and collaborative working environment, investing in their people, and continuously improving their processes to support long-term growth and success.
Role Overview
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to work closely with the Finance Director and take ownership of the day-to-day finance function. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining robust financial controls, and providing meaningful financial insight to support business performance and strategic decision-making. The role would suit a commercially minded finance professional who is confident managing financial operations, leading a team, and building strong working relationships across multiple departments. Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
Oversee day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance, and month-end journals. Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports, and supporting commentary for senior management. Manage accruals, prepayments, VAT returns, and other statutory submissions. Ensure financial records are accurate, complete, and maintained in line with company procedures. Investigate and resolve financial discrepancies while maintaining the integrity of financial data. Support cash management processes, bank reconciliations, and financial controls.
Operational Finance
Oversee stock valuations and support accurate inventory reporting. Work closely with operational departments to ensure financial information accurately reflects business performance. Provide financial analysis and insight to support business decision-making. Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, controls, and systems. Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and internal policies.
Team Leadership
Lead, support, and develop the finance team. Promote the consistent use of accounting systems and best-practice financial processes. Ensure appropriate financial documentation and procedures are followed throughout the business. Assist with training, mentoring, and continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function.
Skills & Experience
Proven experience in a Finance Manager, Senior Accountant, or similar finance leadership role. Strong knowledge of financial accounting, management accounts, and month-end processes. Experience preparing financial reports and presenting financial commentary to senior stakeholders. Knowledge of VAT returns, HMRC submissions, and statutory compliance requirements. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. Experience using accounting software and financial management systems. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of a business. Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities. High levels of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
Qualifications
AAT qualified or equivalent finance qualification desirable. ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualification advantageous. Qualified-by-experience candidates will also be considered.
Desirable Experience
Experience within a manufacturing environment. Experience using Sage 200 or a similar ERP/accounting system. Previous experience managing or supervising a finance team. Understanding of stock valuation, production costing, and inventory management. Experience supporting operational teams through financial analysis and reporting.
What's on Offer
Supportive and collaborative working environment. Opportunities for professional development and career progression. Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes. Retail and lifestyle discount schemes. Health and fitness-related benefits. Long-term career opportunities within a successful and growing business. Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.
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Reference: WJ-5784_67369