FInance Manager

Delighted to be once more working with this market leading manufacturing business in their search for a commercially focused Finance Lead/Manager, available due to a team restructure. As Finance No 1 on site, this is a highly visible role, focused on driving performance, influencing decision-making and providing clear financial insight to support growth, efficiency and profitability. You will move well beyond the numbers, acting as a true advisor to the business. Core responsibilities will be to:

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• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
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• Monitor business performance through the analysis of financial results, KPIs, and management information.
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• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, controls, and reporting systems.
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• Act as a strategic business partner to all members of the Senior Management Team, understanding operational priorities and providing financial guidance to support business performance and profitability.
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• Deliver timely, accurate, and meaningful financial reporting to support informed decision-making across the organisation.
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• Provide financial analysis and recommendations on investments, capital expenditure, business cases, and improvement initiatives.
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• Ensure strong financial governance and compliance with statutory, regulatory, and company requirements.
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• Oversee cash flow management to support business stability and growth..
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• Support business transformation, change initiatives, and continuous improvement projects through financial analysis and planning.
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• Develop costing models and profitability analysis across products, customers, and operational activities
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The ideal candidate will have:

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• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
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• Extensive demonstrable experience in a senior finance role within a manufacturing environment.
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• Proven experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
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• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex financial information into actionable business insights.
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• Experience in developing and maintaining robust financial controls and governance frameworks.
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In return you will be offered a competitive salary and benefits package, to 75k + 20% bonus (PRP), hybrid working ( 2 days WFH). This is a fantastic opportunity to work under a brand new leadership team, offering mentorship and development towards a Head of role in the future.

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