Finance Manager

Tricel is currently developing its operations in the UK. As a result of this and continued expansion in the overall business, Tricel is currently recruiting for the following senior site position based in Weston-Super-Mare (reporting to the Group Financial Controller (based at HQ, Ireland), with a dotted line to local Site Leader). This is a senior site leadership role responsible for driving financial performance and control at the Weston-Super-Mare site, combining full ownership of the site's P&L and balance sheet with strategic business partnering to support growth and operational excellence, while leading and developing the site finance team and working closely with Group Finance to ensure alignment with overall financial strategy and governance.

Responsibilities

The Finance Manager will be primarily responsible for the following;

• Own the site's full P&L and balance sheet, managing key accounting processes and leading the accounting team to deliver accurate month-end close and insightful variance analysis, with this role responsible for the final review and sign-off of monthly accounts
• Lead the annual budgeting cycle while providing insightful and actionable analysis to site/Group leadership on sales performance, RMS% and other cost drivers to guide commercial decisions
• Lead, motivate, and empower the site accounting and credit control team - fostering collaboration, developing capability, and driving process efficiency to deliver high quality outcomes
• Oversee credit control team to manage site credit risk, ensuring policy compliance, timely collections, and proactive working capital management
• Act as the site's working capital steward, overseeing cash inflows and outflows, optimizing collections (DSO) and supplier payments (DPO), and driving initiatives to improve liquidity
• Support stock accuracy by overseeing stock counts, monitoring stock KPIs, and ensuring a robust system of financial control around inventory processes
• Provide proactive finance support to the business by resolving day to day queries, partnering on strategic initiatives and projects, and acting as a key member of the site senior management team to drive long term performance improvement
• Ensure strict adherence to Group policies and statutory requirements through robust controls, reconciliations, and audit readiness
• Take ownership of recurring compliance filings - including VAT returns, Intrastat submissions, payroll reporting, and pension filings - ensuring accuracy and timeliness through a mix of personal execution and team coordination
• Drive Finance's role in TOP X (Tricel's Operational Excellence program) by coordinating team efforts to embed KPIs, streamline processes, and deliver continuous improvement across the site
• Act as the site lead for the external audit engagement, coordinating all requirements and ensuring a smooth, timely, and fully compliant annual statutory audit cycle
• Support the business in relation to general development or ad-hoc projects and issues

Candidate Profile

• Qualified Accountant with strong technical and commercial grounding
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills, with experience in FP&A, budgeting, and variance analysis within a manufacturing environment
• Proven ability to lead and develop a diverse finance team, while fostering collaboration, clear communication, and strong alignment with Group Finance to ensure consistent reporting and compliance
• Commercially focused and compliance-oriented, balancing strategic insight with robust control
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to operate as a key member of the site senior management team
• Strong IT proficiency, including ERP systems (IFS or similar) and Excel
• Continuous improvement mindset with experience driving process optimisation and operational excellence

What do we offer?

At Tricel, we care about you and your progression. As well as a competitive salary and benefits package, we offer:

• Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 5pm, Friday 8:30am – 4pm.
• 32 days holiday (including 8 days bank holidays).
• 5% Employer Pension Contribution.
• Christmas Shutdown.
• Excellent development and growth opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative culture.
• A fun and dynamic work environment.
• Team oriented atmosphere.
• Good work, life balance.
• Opportunity to work across countries and cultures.
• Employee Assistance Programme to provide wellbeing support.
• Health and Wellbeing initiatives.
• Mental Health First Aiders on site.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Company Events.
• Employee Recognition Scheme - Quarterly Awards.

Who are Tricel Weston?

Tricel Weston is an established manufacturer of Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) products with over 60 years' experience and industry knowledge. The company is a market leading supplier of GRP water storage tanks, housing and biofilters in the UK. Acquired by Tricel in 1999, the subsidiary has since operated to supply a comprehensive range of industry-leading products to some of the most significant projects both domestically and internationally.With an industry specialisation in sectional water tanks and one-piece tanks, the company offers water storage solutions in standard offerings as well as custom design. Sectional tank solutions are available ranging in capacity from 1,000 to 1,500,000 litres, while one-piece tanks are available from 30 to 9,000 litres in size. Tricel Weston's also offer total project management when required, as well as the option to provide clients with full training on tank installation processes.With an established reputation for being one of the largest exporters of GRP water storage tanks from the United Kingdom, Tricel Weston supply a range of industry leading customers throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East.Tricel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Weston-super-Mare BS24: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person