Finance Manager at Wrightbus

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Job type: Permanent
Location: Wrightbus
Closing date: Monday 20 Jul 2026 08:00
Wrightbus is a fast-paced organisation that has seen significant growth in recent years. As part of this continued expansion, we are recruiting a Finance Manager. The Finance Manager will support the wider finance leadership team by overseeing day-to-day finance activities, delivering accurate financial reporting, strengthening financial controls, and providing clear commercial insight to support effective decision-making.
Key Tasks:
Financial Management and Reporting

• Manage the close process - ensuring that timings are achieved; finance colleagues are aware of key dates and expectations.
• Lead and contribute to the preparation of accurate monthly management accounts, financial reports and performance analysis for review by Senior Management.
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy and completeness of all financial transactions, offering support and guidance throughout month-end and year-end reporting.
• Contribute to the production of the monthly group financial reporting pack, providing concise commentary where appropriate.
• Analyse, challenge and interpret the month-end results to provide detailed insight into variances and report on key drivers of change.
• Manage the year-end audit process, as a key point of contact for external auditors.

Financial Control and Process Improvement

• Review financial and operational results to identify risks, opportunities and areas for improved financial control.
• Review existing finance processes and procedures, recommending and implementing improvements where appropriate.
• Ensure reconciliations, control checks and supporting schedules are completed accurately and on time.
• Build and maintain relationships with other departments to support best practices, drive growth and strengthen controls.
• Identify cost drivers and opportunities for improvements to practices.
• Monitor direct costs and overheads, highlighting potential risks to achieving budget/forecast.
• Apply cross-team working to track efficiency improvements and cost-down exercises.
• Monitor and track inventory valuations to maximise working capital and limit waste.

Team Management

• Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company, such as customer invoicing and other transactions.
• Provide coaching, support and guidance to team members.
• Assist with setting goals and objectives.
• Implement training and development plans for team members as appropriate.

Other

• Provide advice to the broader business on accounting treatment.
• Regularly review the robustness of processes for compliance with both financial standards and company policies.
• Implement and maintain the highest quality financial controls and procedures.
• Stay up to date with changes in financial rules and regulations as well as technological advances and accounting software.
• Manage key accounting processes in support of tax claims and payments.
• Assist in the implementation of the ERP system where required.

The Requirements:

• Chartered Accountant ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent.
• At least 3 years PQE.
• Experience of having influenced senior leadership.
• Experience of providing financial leadership in a manufacturing and/or parts and service environment.
• Up to date computer skills including MS Office and advanced Excel skills.
• Significant analytical skillset, including the utilisation of BI and reporting tools.

The Benefits:
Life Insurance
Medicash scheme
Discount with local businesses e.g. Galgorm Spa Resort and McAtamney's.
Free car parking
Canteen
Career progression
Professional development
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Job Info:

• Company: Wrightbus
• Position: Finance Manager
• Work Location: Ballymena
• Country: GB

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