Job Title: Subsidiaries Finance Manager Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (Negotiable based on experience) Benefits: Pension, Life Insurance, 25 Days Holiday, Career Progression Job Type: Permanent Location: Lowestoft, Suffolk Job Start date: ASAP Shift Pattern: Days We’re supporting our client, a leading cooling technology manufacturer based in Lowestoft, who are looking for a Subsidiaries Finance Manager to join their growing team. The successful Subsidiaries Finance Manager will have previously worked as a Finance Manager or equivalent within a manufacturing setting. Position Overview: As a Subsidiaries Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the company’s financial activities, ensuring compliance, driving efficiency, and aligning financial operations with the company’s strategic goals. Working closely with the Managing Director and Senior Management Team, and supported by group financial teams, you’ll manage day-to-day financial operations while shaping long-term strategies and initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, detail-oriented professional to make a significant impact. Responsibilities for Subsidiaries Finance Manager: Manage daily financial operations, including cash flow management, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Provide actionable financial insights and group reporting to support strategic decision-making. Optimise financial systems and processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency, aligning with group best practices. Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including monthly management accounts, budgets, and statutory accounts. Lead and mentor a small finance team, fostering development and maintaining a positive workplace culture. Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, such as VAT returns, corporation tax, and audits. Track project financials in real time to support key decisions. Evaluate and monitor costs across departments, identifying opportunities to enhance profitability. Supervise payroll and accounts receivable, working with group-level and third-party partners. About You: Qualified by Experience (QBE), Part-Qualified, or Fully Qualified Proven experience in a Finance Manager or equivalent role, ideally within engineering, manufacturing, or similar sectors. Minimum of 3 years in a financial management or leadership role (line management experience desirable). Demonstrated experience in leading the finance functions or financial responsibilities of companies with a turnover of £10M to £20M. Proficient in accounting software and ERP systems, including continuous improvement in developing business processes Familiarity with UK financial regulations and standards. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail. Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex financial data clearly. Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset. A motivated individual who can build a deep understanding of the business and work collaboratively across all departments to drive financial success. Job Application: If you would like to be considered for the role of Finance Manager, please apply with your full CV - or call us now. Whilst this position may not be of interest to you or suit your skills and experience, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with a member of the team at Willcox Matthews to understand how we can support you. Willcox Matthews Recruitment Ltd acts an employment business for permanent and contract roles. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that Willcox Matthews Ltd may contact you in connection with your application in relation to Willcox Matthews providing you with work-finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. We take your application seriously and we make every effort to respond to all applicants. Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK