Part-time Finance Manager (fixed-term)

Reed Finance are partnered with a growing SME in Witney to appoint a part-time Finance Manager on a fixed-term basis. This manufacturer operates from the UK with a growing U.S. operation and is in a very exciting period of their significant growth journey. They are seeking a Finance Manager to cover a period of maternity leave, with full ownership of the UK Finance function and overseeing the US operations.

This role offers circa 3 days per week and offers a flexible working pattern. There is also the opportunity for this to turn into a permanent appointment for the right individual but initially offers a 7-month contract (fixed term).

You will report into and collaborate with the General/Ops Manager and the (currently US-based) MD, providing financial insight, improving reporting, streamlining processes, and maintaining controls, and partnering with other dept. heads to create a commercial awareness across the business. Turnover currently is £7-8M and projected to exceed £10M within the next five years, and US growth is currently showing 20-30% increase annually.

Core responsibilities include:

• Take ownership of the company's day-to-day finance function, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
• Line management of 1x Bookkeeper and 1x overseas Accountant
• Support the leadership team with commercial and operational financial insights
• Prepare monthly management accounts, P&L reporting, margin analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Oversee cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and variance reporting
• Manage KPI reporting for directors and department managers
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns and support year-end accounts preparation with external accountants
• Manage and support the bookkeeper and oversee purchase ledger, sales ledger, and payroll inputs
• Oversee UK company accounts and monitor U.S. accounts activity, liaising with external advisors as required
• Assist with intercompany and foreign currency reconciliations
• Provide practical financial insights to support business decisions and efficiency improvements

You will be a fully-qualified or QBE accountant with strong SME experience within a manufacturing setting, strong commercial awareness and a practical approach, and have experience in a management position. Experience within a multinational will be highly desirable.

Salary offered is £50-65k FTE

If you are available on short-notice to start a contract in June please apply now. Interviewed to be held w/c 1st and 8th June.