Finance Manager - 12 months - Immediate Start

07 October 20252025-10-07
Barnsley, South Yorkshire & Sheffield City Region

A successful and growing manufacturing business near Barnsley is looking to appoint an experienced Finance Manager for a 12-month assignment.

This is a hands-on and commercial role, taking full ownership of site financial performance while supporting and developing a talented Part-Qualified Management Accountant (ACCA finalist). You’ll play a key role in driving performance across the site, working closely with operations and commercial teams to improve visibility, control and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Full ownership of site P&L, including weekly variance analysis on labour, materials and distribution costs

  • Lead the forecasting and budgeting processes, as well as annual standard resets

  • Partner with commercial and operational teams on cost control, product costing and margin analysis

  • Oversee month-end processes, including stock, labour and overheads

  • Review capital expenditure proposals and monitor ROI

  • Act as site finance lead for a new ERP implementation

  • Mentor and develop a part-qualified accountant, supporting their progression

About You

  • Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA or equivalent)

  • Proven track record in manufacturing or FMCG environments

  • Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, etc.)

  • Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels

  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, hands-on setting

This role offers the chance to make a real impact within a successful, forward-thinking manufacturing business.

If you’re a commercially minded Finance Manager looking for your next interim opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.