Finance Manager

I am supporting a large-scale manufacturing organisation that is currently expanding and seeking a qualified Finance Manager to join the team. This is a key role bridging the gap between manufacturing operations and finance, acting as a Business Partner to support internal manufacturing activities.

The ideal candidate will be fully qualified, with post-qualification experience within a manufacturing or similar operational environment. You will be responsible for the financial management and oversight of manufacturing operations, providing insight and support to drive performance and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide full financial management and support for manufacturing operations
• Partner with stakeholders to manage costs, support budget delivery, and oversee approvals through governance processes
• Develop and manage processes for cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting
• Lead month-end close activities, drive process improvements, and provide proactive financial support across operations, including workforce planning
• Support programme reviews with detailed analysis against targets and business plans
• Ensure budget ownership across departments, including tracking performance and managing targets
• Contribute to operational decision-making through financial analysis and insight
• Maintain and communicate risks and opportunities to stakeholders
• Support operational leadership in achieving business objectives
• Develop and report on key operational and financial performance indicators
• Promote best practice manufacturing and performance measurement techniques
• Liaise with external auditors on inventory, work-in-progress, and cost-related items
• Develop reporting tools and encourage knowledge sharing across teams

Key Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant with relevant post-qualification experience
• Experience working in a cross-functional environment (e.g. operations, engineering, or product development)
• Proven business partnering experience with operational or commercial teams
• Experience leading and managing teams, with strong stakeholder engagement
• Demonstrated ability to lead change initiatives and implement process improvements
• Continuous improvement mindset with a track record of identifying and delivering efficiencies
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP) is advantageous
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across multiple cost areas and stakeholders
• Ability to manage trade-offs, risks, and opportunities to deliver overall business objectives

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