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.The RoleServing 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 and 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 and 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 and Cash Flow: Oversee monthly forecasting, variance analysis, and Free Cash Flow (FCF) reporting.Operational Controls and Payroll: Manage the monthly payroll process alongside Purchase Order (PO), vendor, and invoice approvals.Audit and Process Improvement: Support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance testing, facilitate internal and external audits, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.This role ..... full job details .....