Job Description

About the Role

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This role is positioned within the finance team with a direct link to the business.


You will have responsibility for building strong business relationships with key stakeholders (largely in the manufacturing functions, e.g. production, supply chain and quality) in order to shape our understanding of business performance and drive improvements throughout the business.


You will be a "critical friend" to the business management (including the operations director and operations managers).


Reporting to the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager you will assist in all operational & financial reporting to support the strategic and commercial decision making within the business, as well as working with the head of group finance and CFO on the forecast and budgeting process.

Key Responsibilities

Provide financial leadership, relevant insight and challenge to relevant business leaders in determining and delivering the strategic business direction (including data analysis and reporting). Quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting for cost centres and working closely with the head of group finance and CFO on the budget / forecasting model. Working with the management accounts team on month end reporting and supporting the commercial accountant to deliver cost centre reports / P&Ls each month (for your allocated departments). Reviewing KPIs to analyse production performance and produce recommendations e.g. waste and stock levels. Work closely with the group accountant to continuously review and challenge management reports provided by the team; support the process of continual improvement. Supporting the finance team with the statutory audit, including the R&D tax claim. Working within the finance Team, but being a key player in the operations team, challenging and raising appropriate efficiency and automation recommendations. Promoting a process improvement environment across the business, identifying inefficiencies, suggesting and implementing improvements. Supporting the Supply Chain Team with quarterly stock takes and ongoing stock management. Adhoc reporting as required by the FP&A Manager, CFO, operations director and cost centre managers (e.g. investment appraisals and project reviews).

Your Qualifications & Experience

Qualified with ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent accountant qualification (qualified by experience will be considered). Ability to establish strong working relationships with multiple departments. Strong background in finance business partnering. Advanced excel skills and data modelling abilities. Experience in managing multiple stakeholders. Commercially astute and highly numerate. A driven and highly motivated individual, who is committed to continuous improvement techniques. An ability to challenge any status quo. Strong communication skills, ability to present to non-financial stakeholders. Experience working in manufacturing sector would be advantageous.

Values & Behaviours

We Pass It On With Pride

Committed to ensuring that all of their tasks are completed to the best of their ability. Enjoys supporting others.

We Look Ahead

Consider the bigger picture at all times, looking for what's on the horizon, rather than the immediate future. Focused on continual improvement. Foster open discussion to make improvements.

We Roll up our Sleeves

Ability to spot problems and an understanding of how you can support to create solutions. Willingness to be involved in wide range of activities and projects.

We are One Community

Team player who voices opinions and treats others with respect. The ability to interact and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders (often from a non-financial background).

About the Department

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Our Finance team plays a vital role in keeping the business running smoothly, managing everything from day-to-day transactions to long-term financial planning.


Responsible for overseeing all financial aspects, from budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, the team ensures accuracy, compliance, and transparency across the organisation. With a focus on efficiency and attention to detail, they provide the insight and support needed to drive confident decision-making and sustainable growth.

The Bailey Family

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Bailey of Bristol is one of the UK's leading manufacturers of leisure vehicles, with a proud history of craftsmanship and innovation. We are committed to producing high-quality leisure vehicles that inspire adventure, and we take pride in our skilled workforce, strong team culture, and dedication to excellence.


We have been building Bailey leisure vehicles here in South Bristol since 1948 and are now very much part of the local community. We are also the tenth largest private company in Bristol and the largest recruiter in the area.


The majority of our employees live nearby and have been with us for a long time, with the average length of service around 10 years. As a result, our workforce possesses the necessary skill and experience to successfully produce a complex range of caravans, motorhome and campervans in the same production facility.

What We Offer

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As a large business we have opportunities in many areas and can offer people wide and varied careers, all of which attract an excellent benefits package. We are continually reviewing our offering to ensure we remain an employer of choice in the local area.


All positions at Bailey attract excellent benefits including...

Financial & Remuneration

Competitive salaries (with entry-level hourly rates above the Real Living Wage) Enhanced Company Pension Scheme Life Assurance Cover from day 1 of employment Salary exchange Cycle to Work scheme Financial support through salary advance and travel loan schemes

Social & Culture

Excellent holiday entitlement (25 days a year plus Bank Holidays) with additional entitlement for long service Enhanced family friendly pay; Maternity pay (24 weeks full pay followed by 15 weeks statutory pay) / Paternity pay (2 weeks full pay) Longer weekends as a result of an early finish every Friday (role dependent & subject to business needs) Monthly recognition awards 25% discount at our partner company PRIMA Leisure

Health & Wellbeing

Health cashback scheme Corporate gym memberships Bi-weekly free fruit mondays Employee Assistance Program On-site Mental Health First Aiders HRT treatment support

Learning & Development

Dedicated induction & onboarding Career progression opportunities Role-specific training Opportunity to apply for Apprenticeship Levy support courses

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