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Your new company Retail business based in Bristol Your 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 do Month-end delivery - run a clean, consistent close and produce accurate management accounts AP/AR oversight - ensure banking, reconciliations and transactional processes are completed on time Team leadership - manage and support a small finance team (approx. 3 people) Financial controls - maintain strong processes, audit trails and compliance Debtor management - oversee payment runs and credit control VAT & compliance - ensure returns are accurate and submitted on schedule Reporting & insight - produce structured reporting, highlighting risks, variances and trends Payroll coordination - oversee payroll processes with external partners Data accuracy - keep financial information consistent across systems Stock & cost accounting - oversee costing, stock reconciliations and COGS accuracy Stock alignment - support stocktakes and ensure physical vs financial stock matches What you'll need to succeed Experience as a Finance Manager, Senior Management Accountant or similar Strong hands-on experience across month-end, reporting, AP/AR and reconciliations Experience managing or overseeing a transactional finance team Confident working with ERP systems Background in a stock-led, manufacturing or product-based SME Highly organised, detail-focused and reliable Clear communicator who works well across teams AAT qualified, or CIMA/ACCA qualified/part-qualified What you'll get in return Flexible working options available. 25 days holiday Additional parental and sick pay Free on-site parking Cycle to Work scheme Paid volunteer days Employee wellbeing support What you need to do now If 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. INDHAF Hays 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 found at hays.co.uk TPBN1_UKTJ