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Walsall • West Midlands • Vereinigtes Königreich At Albion, our philosophy is simple: precision craftsmanship, innovative design, and an unwavering commitment to horse and rider harmony. We’re passionate about creating saddles that honour the individuality of every horse and the ambition of every rider. Based in Walsall , around 30 minutes from Birmingham , we are a British manufacturer of equestrian saddles and leather goods, established in 1985. We collaborate closely with riders, fitters, and partners in the UK and internationally to ensure our saddles meet real-world needs, from performance to comfort. As part of the Group LIM , we benefit from a stable and supportive framework while remaining a human-sized company where quality, reliability, and long-term relationships matter. We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee financial operations and support strategic decision-making across the business. Key Responsibilities Finance management • Manage the day-to-day finance function, including general ledger • Manage assistant responsible for accounts payable and receivable • Prepare monthly management accounts, budgets, and forecasts • Analyse manufacturing costs, margins, and variances, providing clear financial insights • Oversee cash flow management and working capital • Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards and statutory requirements • Coordinate year-end accounts and liaise with external auditors • Support senior management with financial planning and commercial analysis • Improve financial controls, processes, and reporting system • Responsible for all VAT declarations, UK and German registrations Human Ressources • Collect, check and record the payroll elements in the HR system on a weekly and monthly basis • Payroll production and payment: • In the short term: payroll production using the current HR system • In the future: outsourcing of this task is under analysis, requiring interaction with future subcontractor as well as control & validation of the payroll before payment • Hiring : preparation of employment contracts with assistance from our legal counsel for complex situations • Dealing with day to day HR issues/disputes as required Health & Safety supervision • Ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures, documentation and H&S action plan by managing the person in charge of these activities Skills & Experience Required • Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, AAT or equivalent) • Minimum 5 years’ finance experience , ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment • Strong knowledge of cost accounting and stock valuation • Proven experience preparing management accounts and budgets • Minimum HR experience • A management experience would be appreciated • Confident using ERP systems and advanced Excel skills • Strong analytical ability with attention to detail • Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally • Foreign Languages : the ability to speak some French would be of benefit In order for your application to be considered, please send your CV with a few lines explaining your motivations.