A leading PE backed 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.
This role will be a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract paying £60-70k.
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 finance professional, 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.