Financial Manager

Location Salisbury
Discipline: Business Support, Engineering and Manufacturing
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £DOE
Contact name: Louise Howard

Contact email: louise@requireconsultancy.com
Job ref: JOB ID: 32991
Published: about 1 month ago
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2025 23:59

​Are you an experienced Finance Manager ready to step forward into a leadership role? This is an exciting opportunity to become the Department Manager for an established local company to oversee the financial operations of a busy Commercial division. You’ll play a key part in shaping processes, managing performance, and ensuring financial accuracy and compliance across the business. We are looking for a current Finance Manager who has the capabilities, via training and support to become an established department leader.

What You’ll Be Doing

As Financial Controller, you’ll be the go-to person for all financial management and reporting within the division. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Overseeing day-to-day finance functions, including payroll, sales ledger, purchase ledger, and cash flow

  • Producing accurate management accounts, forecasts, and financial reports

  • Leading month-end and year-end processes

  • Managing bank reconciliations, payments, and supplier relationships

  • Supporting the budgeting process and monitoring departmental spend

  • Providing insightful financial analysis to support directors and senior leadership

  • Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, policies, and procedures

  • Mentoring and supporting the accounts team

What We’re Looking For

We’d love to hear from you if you have:
✅ Previous experience as a Finance Manager, or senior accounts role
✅ Strong knowledge of management accounting and financial reporting
✅ Excellent Excel skills and working knowledge of systems such as Sage 200, Sage 50, and Pegasus
✅ A hands-on approach with the ability to manage detail while seeing the bigger picture
✅ Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
✅ Highly organised, analytical, and proactive

It’s a bonus if you have experience within the building/construction or manufacturing industry.

Why You’ll Love This Role

  • Competitive salary

  • A stable, full-time, on-site role with scope to make a real impact

  • Work closely with directors and senior leaders on business-critical decisions

  • Be part of a collaborative team in a supportive environment

If you’re a driven finance professional looking to take ownership of a key division’s financial performance, this role offers the challenge and opportunity you’ve been looking for.

📩 Apply today and take the next step in your finance career! Contact Louise in the first instance to discuss the role in detail.