Finance Manager

We are recruiting a Finance Manager to support the Head of Finance in overseeing the day-to-day finance function. This is a key role within the business, managing transactional teams while contributing to financial reporting, analysis, and strategic initiatives.

This position offers a blend of operational finance, team leadership, and commercial insight, with regular interaction across departments including production, IT, sales, and marketing.

We are excited to be partnering with our client a highly respected Manufacturing company based in Medway who are seeking a Finance Manager to join them on a full time and permanent basis. Our client demonstrates a commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement, the business offers a collaborative environment and clear opportunities for progression within a growing organisation.

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare and post journals including accruals and prepayments
• Support the production of management information and board packs
• Assist with cashflow forecasting and financial reporting accuracy

• Deliver sales, margin, and customer profitability analysis
• Support development of product and profitability reporting
• Work closely with departmental heads to enhance financial reporting and ownership

• Manage stock valuation and analysis
• Support standard costing and production-related financial processes
• Collaborate with production teams on performance and reporting improvements

• Manage a team of 3 direct reports
• Build strong cross-functional relationships across the business
• Support audit processes and respond to audit queries

• Improve reporting accuracy, efficiency, and automation
• Support integration of systems
• Review and enhance existing financial models and reporting tools

• Leadership or people management experience is required.
• A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Experience in Manufacturing or engineering environments (desirable, not essential).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• A highly organized approach with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Generous pension scheme
• Flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits
• Private healthcare options
• Hybrid working

If interested in exploring this role further, then please do apply today for immediate consideration.