Finance Manager
CV-LibrarySaint Leonards-on-Sea, East SussexpermanentPosted: 12 March 2026
Apply NowAn established SME manufacturer is seeking a proactive, self-sufficient Finance Manager to join a close-knit & friendly team.
You will be managing end-to-end finance and supporting a positive, collaborative office culture.
Key Responsibilities: Finance Manager
* Full responsibility for accounts payable and receivable
* Oversight of payroll (outsourced provider liaison)
* Weekly and monthly financial reporting (ERP system: Dimensions)
* Bank and stock reconciliations, balance sheet management
* Preparation for annual external audit (KPMG) and other ad-hoc requests from ONS and HMRC
* Transaction processing and working capital support
* Collaborate with other teams / suppliers and maintain a positive atmosphere
About You: Finance Manager
* Candidates will ideally hold a degree in accounting/finance or a professional accounting qualification such as AAT, ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
* Previous experience in a similar finance manager or controller role (SME experience preferred, manufacturing background ideal but not essential)
* Highly self-sufficient; able to own the finance function as the sole onsite finance lead
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
* Advanced Excel and ERP/reporting systems skills
* Strong communication skills; positive, sociable and proactive attitude
This is an onsite position commutable from Hastings, St Leonards on Sea, Bexhill, Battle, Ore, Fairlight, Ninfield, Pevensey, Crowhurst, Eastbourne, Rye etc
You will be managing end-to-end finance and supporting a positive, collaborative office culture.
Key Responsibilities: Finance Manager
* Full responsibility for accounts payable and receivable
* Oversight of payroll (outsourced provider liaison)
* Weekly and monthly financial reporting (ERP system: Dimensions)
* Bank and stock reconciliations, balance sheet management
* Preparation for annual external audit (KPMG) and other ad-hoc requests from ONS and HMRC
* Transaction processing and working capital support
* Collaborate with other teams / suppliers and maintain a positive atmosphere
About You: Finance Manager
* Candidates will ideally hold a degree in accounting/finance or a professional accounting qualification such as AAT, ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
* Previous experience in a similar finance manager or controller role (SME experience preferred, manufacturing background ideal but not essential)
* Highly self-sufficient; able to own the finance function as the sole onsite finance lead
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
* Advanced Excel and ERP/reporting systems skills
* Strong communication skills; positive, sociable and proactive attitude
This is an onsite position commutable from Hastings, St Leonards on Sea, Bexhill, Battle, Ore, Fairlight, Ninfield, Pevensey, Crowhurst, Eastbourne, Rye etc