We are a specialist precision engineering company with over 40 years of experience of delivering high-quality, innovative solutions across multiple industries, are looking for a Finance & HR Manager to join our leadership team and play a key role in driving the future success of the business.
The Role:
This is a broad, hands-on leadership role reporting directly to the Managing Director. You’ll manage all Finance and HR operations, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency while also acting as a trusted business partner to the leadership team.
Perfect for someone who thrives in an SME environment, this position offers real scope to shape and improve processes, influence strategy, and make a lasting impact.
Key Responsibilities
Finance
- Oversee financial operations: payroll, invoicing, credit control, and supplier payments.
- Produce monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and analysis.
- Manage year-end processes with accountants and auditors.
- Monitor cashflow and provide financial insight for decision-making.
- Develop financial controls, systems, and reporting to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Support long-term planning and investment decisions.
Human Resources
- Lead recruitment, onboarding, training, and staff development.
- Ensure compliance with employment law and HR best practice.
- Manage employee relations, disciplinary and grievance processes.
- Support line managers with performance management and appraisals.
- Oversee payroll, benefits, and HR administration.
- Promote employee engagement and a positive workplace culture.
Leadership & Business Support
- Line-manage an Admin Assistant, ensuring development and effective delegation.
- Partner with the Managing Director and leadership team on strategy.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
About You
You will be a proactive, adaptable team player, who enjoys the variety and challenges of working in an SME environment.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Professional finance qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or qualified by experience.
- Proven experience in a combined Finance & HR management role would be ideal however consideration will be given to someone purely from a financial background willing to take on HR responsibilities
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles.
- HR practices, and employment law experience preferable.
- Excellent IT skills
- Good knowledge of Xero accounts and payroll software
- Experience of Receivables (Invoice) Finance
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust across all levels.
- Hands-on, pragmatic approach with strong problem-solving skills.
Why you should apply
- Competitive salary package.
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
- Pension scheme and training support.
- Supportive, close-knit team culture.
- Chance to shape Finance & HR functions and contribute directly to company strategy.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £48,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Pay: £48,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
