This is a great opportunity for a qualified accountant to join a manufacturing and distribution business that is a subsidiary of a significant international group. With responsibility for overseeing the financial and control and reporting of two entities (combined turnover c£30m) you will be the trusted finance business partner to the local leadership team whilst also meeting group reporting requirements. Reporting to the Managing Director (and with a dotted line report into the Group FD) this site based role (some hybrid working may be possible) your remit will include the following: * Leading and developing a finance team of 6 staff * Preparation of monthly management accounts, including financial analysis and KPI reports * Presentation of key financial information at senior leadership meetings to support business decisions and hi-light opportunities for margin improvement * Playing a key role in management meetings * Responsible for budgeting and forecasting * Cashflow management and forecasts * Statutory reporting including financial statements and VAT returns * Stock reporting and analysis, working closely with the management team to ensure excellent stock management * The principal contact for external auditors * Development of processes (potentially including the use of AI) to enhance efficiency and improve the quality of financial insights The successful candidate will possess the following experience and attributes: * Qualified accountant with a high level of commercial acumen * Prior experience of undertaking or supporting a similar level role within a group environment * Manufacturing experience will be advantageous – candidate must have stock management / reporting experience and ideally a good knowledge of costing * Great communication and influencing skills * Able to lead and develop a team * Deadline driven with the ability to plan and prioritise tasks in order to meet local and group reporting requirements * Enthusiastic about developing processes and systems to improve efficiency * IT savvy with excellent Excel skills The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package along with a great opportunity to play a key role as part of the leadership team. The role also presents future career development and promotion prospects. Candidates must possess the right to work in the UK on a permanent full time employment basis and also live within the South West of the UK