Location
Poole, Dorset, England
Industry sector
Manufacturing
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
30/07/2026
Closing date
27/08/2026
Finance Manager | Poole | £60,000
If you're looking for a role where accuracy and structure genuinely matter, and where you'll have the autonomy to shape how the finance function operates, this Finance Manager opportunity is worth a look.
As a Finance Manager, you will benefit from:
High degree of autonomy and ownership
Direct access to the Managing Director and senior leadership
Fast paced, non bureaucratic SME environment
Employee Assistance 24/7 Health Line ("Doctor at Hand")
Social events throughout the year
As a Finance Manager, your responsibilities will include:
Own the day to day finance function, including purchase and sales ledger, bank reconciliations and cash flow forecasting
Support the transition from Sage 200 to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Prepare monthly management accounts, KPIs and margin and profitability analysis
Manage VAT returns, payroll liaison and balance sheet reconciliations
Help define reporting requirements, controls and processes, becoming the internal finance systems expert
Support departmental managers with clear, accurate financial information
As a Finance Manager, your experience will include:
Solid management accounting experience with a strong understanding of day to day finance processes
Experience preparing management accounts, with strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail
AAT Level 4 or another recognised accounting qualification
Experience within manufacturing or engineering environments is desirable
Sage and/or Business Central experience, and exposure to system implementation or process improvement, would be an advantage
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
If you want a role where your systems and process work is genuinely valued, and where you'll build lasting expertise as the business grows, this is a strong next step. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Amber Thorne at Rubicon for more information.