Finance Manager

Langley Marish
1 week ago
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Finance Manager

Location: Langley, UK – Permanent/Hybrid

22.5 - 37.5 hours per week (flexible and open to discussion)

About Active Silicon

Active Silicon is a global leader in imaging technology, designing and manufacturing advanced computer imaging products used across industries including manufacturing, life sciences, robotics, medical imaging and security.

Our products support customers around the world, ranging from innovative start-ups to large international organisations. Active Silicon is part of Solid-State Plc, a group of specialist technology companies listed on the AIM stock exchange.

As our business continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to play a key role in supporting financial performance and operational decision-making.

About The Role

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the Finance Manager will take ownership of key financial processes while acting as a trusted partner to the wider business.

This role combines hands-on financial management, commercial insight and team leadership, with responsibility for managing and developing a small finance team of two.

Working closely with operational leaders, you will ensure accurate financial reporting, support strategic decisions, and drive strong financial controls across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Own and manage the month-end close process, ensuring accurate reporting and analysis

Deliver financial results, KPIs and reporting to Group in line with deadlines

Provide financial insight to support commercial decisions, bids and pricing strategies

Lead manufacturing cost accounting, including overhead absorption, standard costing and production variance analysis

Oversee inventory management, including WIP review and provision calculations

Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process

Maintain strong financial controls and compliance

Manage and develop two direct reports, supporting the performance and growth of the finance team

Contribute to finance system improvements and wider Group initiativesAbout You

You will be a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) with strong experience in a manufacturing environment and a passion for using financial insight to support business performance.

You will also bring:

Strong cost accounting and ERP system experience

Excellent analytical and financial modelling skills

Confidence working with non-financial stakeholders

Experience in multi-currency environments

Advanced Excel capabilityExperience with ERP implementations, QBO or 123 Insight, or multi-site organisations would be advantageous but is not essential.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive package including:

Competitive Salary dependent on experience

26 days annual leave (pro rata) plus public holidays

Salary sacrifice pension (5% employer / 3% employee)

Discretionary bonus scheme

Life assurance (4x salary)

Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Westfield Health Scheme including:

Corporate Health Cash Plan (including dependents)

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Retail discount scheme

Wellbeing appJoin Us

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing technology business where finance plays an important role in shaping operational and commercial success.

If you are looking for a role that combines technical finance, leadership and strategic business partnering, we would love to hear from you

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