Finance Manager

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.