Finance Manager

Term: Full-Time, Permanent Location: On-site Hours of employment: 08:30 to 16:50, Monday to Friday Description of the role: Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Finance Manager to support the Finance Director in leading and developing our finance function. This is a key role, responsible for the day-to-day management of the finance team and ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective controls, and strong commercial support across the business. We're looking for a hands-on individual who enjoys developing people, improving processes, solving problems, and helping the business make informed decisions. Responsibilities: * Lead, support, and develop the finance team. * Manage day-to-day finance operations. * Accurate and timely reporting, reconciliations, and ledger management. * Prepare management accounts, forecasts, cash flow reporting, and financial analysis. * Manage debtors, creditors, credit control, and payment processes. * Work with operational teams to improve stock management, margins, and profitability. * Identify and implement process improvements. * Ensure compliance with VAT, HMRC, audit, and statutory reporting requirements. * Support year-end, external audits, and deputise for the FD when required. Required Skills and Experience: * Previous experience in a Finance Manager or similar role within an SME manufacturing or production environment. * Experience leading and developing finance teams. * Strong commercial awareness, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills. * Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. * Strong Excel skills and experience using financial accounting software, ideally Sage. * Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business. * Experience of process improvement and intercompany accounting. Desired Experience: * Knowledge of US accounting requirements would be advantageous. Qualifications: * AAT qualified, part-qualified or fully qualified ACCA / CIMA, or equivalent finance experience. Salary: £45,000 per annum Benefits: * Eligible for a discretionary bonus of up to 10%, linked to agreed KPIs and performance targets * Generous company pension * Minimum 31 days’ holiday (including bank holidays) * Life insurance * Enhanced maternity/paternity * Free onsite parking * Friendly place to work * Long-term service benefits including extra holidays and private medical insurance About ReAgent We’re a family-run, multinational chemical manufacturer and supplier with almost 50 years’ experience. People stay with us because we offer a friendly work environment and benefits including 31 days’ holiday, a generous company pension, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, regular social events, and an Employee Assistance Programme. We’re also a Living Wage and Living Hours Employer