Your new company You''ll be joining a highly regarded, family-owned manufacturing business, based in Nelson, who operate within a niche area of advanced manufacturing. They have built their reputation around technical expertise, long-standing client relationships and a strong foothold in multiple high-spec sectors. Despite its specialist offering, it maintains a close-knit, collaborative culture, with a clear focus on continuous improvement and long-term growth. The business is at a stage where finance is becoming increasingly central to decision-making, making this a great opportunity to step into a role with real influence while remaining within a stable and well-run environment.Your new role This is a hands-on Finance Manager role where you''ll take ownership of the month-end process and production of accurate, insightful financial information. You''ll be responsible for preparing management accounts, managing accruals and prepayments, and providing clear commentary on business performance. Alongside this, you''ll oversee cash flow, cost control, balance sheet reconciliations and budgeting, while also driving improvements in reporting and processes.You''ll also lead and develop a small team of two, mentoring them to become strong, supportive Management Accountants, ensuring high standards across the function while creating a collaborative and forward-thinking finance team.What you''ll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will have proven experience in a manag