Finance Manager

We are partnering with a world leader in serving science in their search for a Finance Manager. This is a 9-month temporary role based on-site in Swindon, offering a pay rate between -30.00 to -36.00 per hour (equivalent to an annual salary of -58,000 to -70,000) for the right candidate.

Serving as an active member of the Swindon site''s Extended Leadership Team, you will act as a strategic business partner while leading day-to-day financial operations. You will oversee month-end close across multi-currency ledgers, drive corporate reporting, manage annual operating plans, and maintain strong internal controls across the site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Month-End & Corporate Reporting: Lead the month-end close and management accounts process across GBP and EUR ledgers, preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual corporate reporting submissions.
• Site Leadership & Strategic Planning: Business partner closely with the Swindon site leadership team, leading the annual operating plan (AOP) and five-year strategic planning processes across two sites.
• Forecasting & Cash Flow: Oversee monthly forecasting, variance analysis, and Free Cash Flow (FCF) reporting.
• Operational Controls & Payroll: Manage the monthly payroll process alongside Purchase Order (PO), vendor, and invoice approvals.
• Audit & Process Improvement: Support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance testing, facilitate internal and external audits, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.

• Education & Experience: A Bachelor''s degree in Accounting or a related financial discipline (advanced degree preferred), backed by 5+ years of financial and accounting experience.
• ERP & Technical Systems: Essential hands-on knowledge and experience using SAP, paired with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel and PowerPoint).
• Analytical & Commercial Acumen: Proven ability to analyse business trends, forecast revenues and expenses, and provide commercial insights to site leadership.
• Controls & Compliance: Solid understanding of accounting principles, multi-currency reporting, and SOX compliance frameworks.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while managing competing deadlines.

Logistics & Process:

• Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 08:30-16:40).
• Workplace: 100% On-site in Swindon
• Start Date: ASAP.
• Interview Process: Stage 1 on-site interview with the Hiring Manager, followed by a potential Stage 2 interview with the Senior Director of Finance.

Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003