We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Finance Manager to bring strategic insight and financial expertise to our organization. In this role, you will lead the financial planning, analysis, and reporting processes, while driving impactful decision-making across the business. You will work closely with senior leadership, providing key financial counsel, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive finance professional ready to make a tangible difference in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you are passionate about adding value through data-driven strategies and thrive on managing high-level responsibilities, we would love to hear from you. We offer fantastic benefits which include: Excellent career and professional development opportunities within a leading global business Competitive salary dependent on experience Bonus scheme Car allowance Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) x4 Salary life assurance Summary of the role Responsible for Management & Statutory Reporting, forecasting, analysis & compliance with external & internal Trelleborg requirements and in line with UK laws and legislation. On site responsible for operational controlling such as variance analysis, cycle counting, standard costing and capex process. Tasks and Responsibilities Ensure compliance with Trelleborg Internal Control requirements. Act as Compliance Officer & Senior Accounting Officer for the business Responsible for maintaining detailed and accurate reconciliation for balance sheet GL accounts in order to accurately report monthly balance sheet. Post timely and accurate journal entries for payroll, including accruals for holiday, pension, AVS and all other personnel related expenses. Work closely with finance shared service center personnel to maintain proper recording of cash transactions and ensure supplier invoices are approved and recorded timely. Month end closing duties of standard journal entries, foreign currency revaluation, doubtful debts, AP accruals, prepayment journals. Reconcile VAT control accounts and complete monthly reporting requirements. Ensure revenue and associated COGS is recognized in accordance with UK GAAP and agreed incoterms. Maintain fixed asset ledger including posting depreciation, managing disposals and additions. Responsible for accounting and reporting of all subsidiary companies as assigned (Rochdale, Dunlop, Dartex Ltd, etc). Management of external audit process including working with management accountant to provide requested information. Responsible for timely reporting of annual statutory accounts (enclosure 22). Maintain monthly closing checklist for legal entity. Monitor capital expenditure requests, including controlling and issuing fixed asset property identification numbers and closing out completed projects. Responsibility also includes maintaining capex spend report as required. Weekly monitoring & reporting of process order variances, with first line analysis on significant variances. Monitoring of PPV and coordination with purchasing to correct major deviations. Lead annual/quarterly standard costing process Recognised accounting qualification (or very strong QBE) and five years experience in an accounting environment Business and administration education or equal experience desirable Exposure to a manufacturing environment Experience of SAP desirable but not essential Strong MS Office skills Good time management, proactive and able to work in a fast-paced environment Education and Experience Recognised accounting qualification (ACCA or very strong QBE) and five years experience in an accounting environment Business and administration education or equal experience desirable Exposure to a manufacturing environment Experience of SAP desirable but not essential Strong MS Office skills Good time management, proactive and able to work in a fast-paced environment Competencies Accounting professional Proactive Operations controlling Excellent communication skills with the desire to work in a team environment to improve operational results. Effectively manage team projects Key Interfaces and Stakeholders Interaction with all levels of the organization to effectively understand the critical drivers of operational performance. Develop close working relationship with operations, technical, HR, purchasing, material control, and new product development functions. BU Finance Controller and finance team External Auditors