Finance Manager
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £45,000 to £50,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Bonus + Pension + Free Lunch |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 March 2026 |
| Location: | Yeovil, South West, BA20 2YB |
| Company: | Meridian Business Support |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 59159395 |
Summary
We are looking for a Finance Manager for a well established business based in Yeovil. This Finance Manager role is permanent and will be responsible for the preparation of financial information across the US part of the business. On a daily basis, you will work closely with the internal business units to track performance, understand and improve margins, improve cost control and also stock management.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and re forecasting processes across the US business
- Produce accurate and timely management accounts, board packs and statutory financial statements
- Deliver robust financial analysis, margin reviews and KPI reporting to support commercial decision-making
- Lead the implementation and optimisation of Microsoft Business Central for the US entity, working with IT, external consultants and operational teams
- Manage cash flow, working capital and liquidity, including 13-week cash flow forecasting
- Support treasury activities, including foreign exchange exposure and hedging strategies
- Strengthen financial controls, risk management processes and cost centre reporting
- Partner with senior stakeholders to improve cost control, stock management and overall business performance
- Manage, mentor and develop the finance team, embedding a high-performance culture
- Coordinate external audits and maintain strong relationships with auditors and external advisors
Key Skills & Experience
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or equivalent) with a degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline
- Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar senior finance leadership role
- Strong commercial acumen with a track record of improving margins, EBITDA and working capital
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Business Central is highly desirable) and advanced Excel skills
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and present financial insights clearly
- Strong people management skills with experience leading and developing finance teams
- High attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy, governance and compliance
Key responsibilities:
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and re forecasting processes across the US business
- Produce accurate and timely management accounts, board packs and statutory financial statements
- Deliver robust financial analysis, margin reviews and KPI reporting to support commercial decision-making
- Lead the implementation and optimisation of Microsoft Business Central for the US entity, working with IT, external consultants and operational teams
- Manage cash flow, working capital and liquidity, including 13-week cash flow forecasting
- Support treasury activities, including foreign exchange exposure and hedging strategies
- Strengthen financial controls, risk management processes and cost centre reporting
- Partner with senior stakeholders to improve cost control, stock management and overall business performance
- Manage, mentor and develop the finance team, embedding a high-performance culture
- Coordinate external audits and maintain strong relationships with auditors and external advisors
Key Skills & Experience
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or equivalent) with a degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline
- Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar senior finance leadership role
- Strong commercial acumen with a track record of improving margins, EBITDA and working capital
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Business Central is highly desirable) and advanced Excel skills
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and present financial insights clearly
- Strong people management skills with experience leading and developing finance teams
- High attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy, governance and compliance
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