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Finance Manager

Solid State PLC

Skilled Worker, A ratingFull-timePosted 3 weeks ago

Job Description

FINANCE WITH INFLUENCE. NOT JUST REPORTING.

If you enjoy getting close to the business, improving how things are done and using financial insight to support real decisions, this could be a great next move.

Steatite, part of the Solid State Group, is looking for a Finance Manager to join our Leominster business during an exciting period of change and development.

Working closely with the Finance Controller, you will have a broad remit across management reporting, forecasting, budgeting, financial controls and commercial support. This is an opportunity to do more than produce the numbers, you will help the business understand them and use them to drive better decisions.

What you will be doing

Preparing monthly management and Group reporting, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow reporting

Supporting budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis

Providing financial insight to support operational and commercial decision-making

Preparing balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations

Supporting VAT, taxation and statutory reporting requirements

Managing payroll and pension administration with our external provider

Supporting the continuous improvement of financial controls, processes and ways of working

Assisting with ad hoc projects and business initiatives as required

What we are looking for

You will be a proactive, organised and commercially aware finance professional who enjoys taking ownership and working closely with colleagues across the business.

Ideally, you will bring

ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualification (or be working towards qualification)

Experience in management accounting, financial reporting and budgeting

Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills

Experience of ERP systems

A flexible, hands-on approach and willingness to support a growing business

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Experience within a manufacturing environment, multi-currency business, or with Epicor and/or Microsoft Dynamics would be advantageous.

Our Culture

At Steatite, you will join a supportive, collaborative and down-to-earth team where people work together, ideas are welcomed and individual contributions are valued. We encourage continuous improvement, professional development and giving people the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the business.

Based in the beautiful county of Herefordshire, this role offers the opportunity to combine an exciting career with an excellent quality of life. We welcome applications from across the UK and offer a relocation package to support candidates looking to make the move to Herefordshire.

What you will get in return

Alongside the opportunity to make a real impact and develop your career within the wider Solid State Group, you’ll receive a strong benefits package including 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, Profit Share Scheme, pension, company sick pay, life assurance, EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme and our All Employee Share Plan.

Ready for a Finance Manager role where you can make a visible difference? Ready to make an impact? Apply today.

Steatite is part of the Solid State Group, a leading value-added electronics group providing specialist products and technology solutions for a wide range of advanced applications.

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