Your new companyRetail business based in BristolYour new role A hands-on Finance Manager role in a growing, product-led SME where you'll lead a small team, stay close to the numbers, and keep the operational finance engine running smoothly.This is a practical, detail-focused position: you'll own the day-to-day finance function, oversee core processes, and ensure the business has accurate, timely and reliable financial information to support decision-making.You'll work closely with the Operations team and Finance leadership, providing strong financial oversight across a stock-led production environment.What you'll doMonth-end delivery - run a clean, consistent close and produce accurate management accountsAP/AR oversight - ensure banking, reconciliations and transactional processes are completed on timeTeam leadership - manage and support a small finance team (approx. 3 people)Financial controls - maintain strong processes, audit trails and complianceDebtor management - oversee payment runs and credit controlVAT & compliance - ensure returns are accurate and submitted on scheduleReporting & insight - produce structured reporting, highlighting risks, variances and trendsPayroll coordination - oversee payroll processes with external partnersData accuracy - keep financial information consistent across systemsStock & cost accounting - oversee costing, stock reconciliations and COGS accuracyStock alignment - support stocktakes and ensure physical vs financial stock matchesWhat you'll need to succeed Experience as a Finance Manager, Senior Management Accountant or similarStrong hands-on experience across month-end, reporting, AP/AR and reconciliationsExperience managing or overseeing a transactional finance teamConfident working with ERP systems Background in a stock-led, manufacturing or product-based SMEHighly organised, detail-focused and reliableClear communicator who works well across teamsAAT qualified, or CIMA/ACCA qualified/part-qualifiedWhat you'll get in return Flexible working options available.25 days holidayAdditional parental and sick payFree on-site parkingCycle to Work schemePaid volunteer daysEmployee wellbeing supportWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. INDHAFHays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be JBRP1_UKTJ