Finance & Systems Manager

Sue Ross Recruitment are delighted to be working on behalf of a successful and growing business in the manufacturing and operations sector to recruit an experienced Commercial Finance & Systems Lead.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys combining financial management with business improvement and systems development. Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will play a key role in providing meaningful financial insight, driving efficiencies, and supporting informed business decision-making.

As Commercial Finance & Systems Lead, you will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, delivering accurate financial reporting and analysis while helping to improve systems, processes and operational performance across the business.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Producing cashflow forecasts, budgets and financial planning information.
• Managing payroll processes and ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Overseeing stock accounting, reconciliations and valuations.
• Monitoring job, project and departmental profitability.
• Analysing margins, costs and performance trends, highlighting areas for improvement.
• Maintaining robust financial controls and supporting VAT returns, year-end accounts and external audits.
• Supporting the implementation and enhancement of accounting, CRM and business management systems.
• Identifying opportunities to improve reporting, finance and administrative processes.
• Providing clear and practical financial information to Directors and departmental managers.
• Collaborating with stakeholders across the business to support operational and commercial objectives., This is a varied and influential role within a well-established organisation offering the opportunity to make a real impact. You will work closely with senior management, helping to shape financial strategy while contributing to business growth and operational excellence.

The successful candidate will be an experienced finance professional with strong commercial awareness and a proactive approach to improving business performance.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience within a finance, management accounting or commercial accounting role.
• Experience preparing management accounts, forecasts, budgets and financial reports.
• Knowledge of payroll processes and financial controls.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess profitability, margins and costs.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using accounting software.
• The ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
• Excellent organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• AAT, ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent qualification, or significant relevant experience.
• Experience within manufacturing, construction, aggregates, engineering or a related industry.
• Knowledge of stock accounting and job costing.
• Experience implementing or improving finance, CRM or ERP systems.
• Familiarity with Sage or similar accounting software.

You will be:

• Commercially focused with a genuine interest in business performance.
• Hands-on, proactive and solutions-driven.
• A strong communicator with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Trustworthy, adaptable and capable of working independently.
• Passionate about improving processes and driving efficiencies.