Our Client
Thomson Pettie Group is one of the UK's most advanced manufacturers of fabricated metal parts and assemblies. Now a second-generation, family-owned and run business, the Group has worked with businesses of all sizes for more than 40 years and is a fully integrated partner to leading manufacturers across the UK.
Operating from four substantial sites in Carluke, Cumbernauld, Irvine and Rugeley, Thomson Pettie offers a complete end-to-end service – from design for manufacture through to sheet metal processing, laser tube and section cutting, tube bending and manipulation, fabrication and welding, paint and powder finishing, and subcontract assembly. The Group supplies the bus and coach, truck and haulage, earthmoving, material handling and renewable sectors, and is relied upon to deliver high-quality metal components and assemblies on time and at competitive cost. Personal service remains at the heart of how the business operates.
The Job
Thomson Pettie Group is looking to appoint an experienced Finance Manager to join the business in a key role, reporting directly to the Finance Director.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant with a strong manufacturing background to take responsibility for the day-to-day finance function across a multi-site group, manage and support a small finance team, and work closely with senior management across the business.
The role offers a broad remit covering monthly management accounts, management information and reporting, bank reporting and credit control, the year-end audit, stock management support and liaison with external providers. Equally important is the opportunity to identify and implement process improvements across finance and the wider business.
For candidates seeking genuine ownership and visibility within a long-established, family-owned manufacturing group, this role offers the chance to make a real impact on how the finance function supports the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparation of monthly management accounts across the Group.
- Production of management information and reports for senior management.
- Management and support of the finance team.
- Bank reporting and credit control.
- Providing cover for payroll and other finance functions when required.
- Managing the year-end audit process.
- Liaising with external providers, including pensions and insurance.
- Supporting stock management activity.
- Identifying and implementing process improvements across finance and the wider business.
Essential Requirements
- Qualified accountant or QBE
- Ideally Previous experience working within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong management accounting experience.
- Previous experience working with ERP systems.
- Advanced Excel and wider MS Office skills.
- Strong commercial and analytical ability
You may currently be a Finance Manager, Senior Management Accountant or experienced finance professional looking for a role with greater ownership and visibility. You will enjoy working close to the business, partnering with senior management and other areas of the Group, and translating financial information into clear, practical insight.
The successful candidate will be confident running the day-to-day finance function, supporting and developing a small team, and stepping in to provide cover across payroll and other finance functions when required. You will bring a continuous improvement mindset and enjoy refining processes and systems.
Above all, we are looking for someone who is commercially aware, well organised and motivated by the opportunity to play an important role within a long-established, family-owned manufacturing business.
Benefits
This opportunity offers a competitive salary dependant on experience based in Carluke with some travel across sites. Hours of work are 38.75 hours per week with a 1pm finish on a Friday and wider benefits which include 33 days annual leave and 5% company pension. It is anticipated that this role will grow into a Financial Controller role over time.
For further information, please contact Lynseyp@lusona.co.uk the retained recruitment partner of Thomson Pettie Ltd.