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
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Full ownership of site P&L, including weekly variance analysis on labour, materials and distribution costs
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Lead the forecasting and budgeting processes, as well as annual standard resets
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Partner with commercial and operational teams on cost control, product costing and margin analysis
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Oversee month-end processes, including stock, labour and overheads
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Review capital expenditure proposals and monitor ROI
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Act as site finance lead for a new ERP implementation
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Mentor and develop a part-qualified accountant, supporting their progression
About You
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Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA or equivalent)
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Proven track record in manufacturing or FMCG environments
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Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, etc.)
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Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels
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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.