Robert Half are working with a world-leading manufacturing business looking for a Financial Accounting Manager to lead and shape a dynamic Financial Accounting function? This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced organisation, taking ownership of key financial processes while managing a talented team. Key Responsibilities: Lead the Accounting team, directly managing an Assistant Accountant and Accounts Payable Team Leader. Oversee key financial processes, including accounts payable, banking, cash management, taxation, and month/year-end processes. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, statutory reporting, and internal controls. Drive process improvements and implement enhancements to financial controls. Act as the focal point for external audits, ERP system rollouts, and interactions with central accounts and treasury departments. Support the Finance Director with ad-hoc financial tasks and strategic initiatives. What We're Looking For: ACA/ACCA qualified with a solid understanding of UK GAAP/IFRS. Demonstrated experience in management and leadership within a fast-paced organisation. Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience in ERP systems (implementation experience is a bonus). Excellent people management and communication skills, with the ability to lead, motivate, and empower teams. Proactive mindset with a drive for process optimisation and compliance. What They Offer: 32 days of holiday per year (plus public holidays). Enhanced family-friendly benefits, including maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave. Access to a discounted sports membership at the Surrey Sports Park. Electric shuttle bus service to the train station. Annual company bonus scheme. Airbus Pension Scheme with up to 8% employer contribution. Hybrid and flexible working environment. Free private health cover with Vitality. Life assurance (6x salary) as part of the pension scheme. Free international travel insurance. Employee Assistance Programme, including a helpline and free face-to-face counselling services. This role offers the chance to make a real impact, working within a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your financial management expertise to the next level, we'd love to hear from you Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.