Finance Manager

About the role

We are partnering with a market‑leading manufacturing business to find a commercially focused Finance Manager. As the Finance No 1 on site, you will act as a strategic advisor, driving performance, influencing decisions and delivering clear financial insight to support growth, efficiency and profitability.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting and long‑term financial planning processes.
• Monitor business performance through analysis of financial results, KPIs and management information.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, controls and reporting systems.
• Partner with the Senior Management Team to provide financial guidance aligned with operational priorities.
• Deliver timely, accurate financial reporting to support informed decision‑making.
• Analyse investments, capital expenditure, business cases and improvement initiatives.
• Ensure strong financial governance and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee cash‑flow management and support business transformation projects.
• Develop costing models and profitability analysis across products, customers and operations.

Required profile

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Extensive senior finance experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with a focus on actionable insights.
• Experience establishing robust financial controls and governance frameworks.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary of £75,000 plus a 20 % performance bonus.
• Hybrid working model (2 days remote per week).
• Mentorship and development pathway towards a future Head of Finance role.
• Comprehensive benefits package.