A leading UK manufacturing business is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Finance Manager to support a key operational site during an exciting phase of growth and transformation. This is a highly visible role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ideal for a hands-on finance professional with strong costing, operational finance and factory partnering experience.
Working closely with site leadership, operations and commercial teams, you will take ownership of site financial performance, driving improved profitability, stronger controls and enhanced decision-making across the manufacturing operation working closely with the Site Financial Controller.
You will be actively involved in ::
- Acting as a key finance partner to the manufacturing and operational leadership teams
- Driving factory performance through robust reporting, KPI analysis and meaningful financial insight
- Leading margin improvement and cost reduction initiatives across labour, yield, waste and overheads
- Supporting operational teams with product costing, variance analysis and manufacturing efficiencies
- Managing site forecasting, budgeting and monthly management accounts
- Reviewing manufacturing spend and ensuring strong cost control disciplines across the site
- Providing financial evaluation and challenge on capital expenditure and operational investment projects
- Ensuring accurate reporting of stock, labour, overhead absorption and operational variances
- Monitoring financial controls and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
The successful candidate will be an experienced manufacturing accountant, who loves to work in a fast paced production environment. Your reward will be to work in an established business offering you a good benefits package and exciting career prospects.