Finance Manager

Morgan McKinley is partnering exclusively with a PE backed and rapidly expanding Manufacturing business based in Bristol to recruit a commercially minded Finance Manager. The Role Reporting to the CFO, you will initially manage the finances of two newly acquired businesses with a combined turnover of just under £10mln, and will have responsibility for a small team. This is a hands-on role which will partner closely with operational leaders in two different sites. Responsibilities of the role will include: Lead the month-end and year-end close process Prepare management accounts Ownership of budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management Develop and maintain robust financial controls and processes Business partner with senior management to drive performance improvements Ensure timely balance sheet reconciliations and statutory compliance requirements Support post-acquisition activity including financial integration My client is a fast-growing and highly acquisitive manufacturing business, operating across multiple sites and product lines with an ambitious buy-and-build strategy. The Person You will be a Qualified Accountant, ideally with experience of working within manufacturing, engineering or similar industrial sectors. You will possess strong management accounting and financial control experience, and will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while partnering with operational stakeholders and senior leadership. Strong commercial awareness and the ability to balance strategic thinking with a hands-on approach are key attributes for this role