Finance Manager - Market Leading Manufacturer

• Market Leading Manufacturing Business - East Kilbride

About Our Client

Our client is a market-leading manufacturing business based in East Kilbride. Having experienced significant growth over the last few years, they are now seeking to strengthen their finance team with a position that will play a pivotal role in partnering with stakeholders across the wider business.

Job Description

The successful candidate will likely have the following responsibilities:
Business Partnering:

• Act as finance business partner to the Site Lead and wider leadership team, providing clear insight and constructive challenge.
• Provide analysis, support and guidance on operational activities that affect financial performance.
• Work closely with budget holders to manage, control and challenge spend (direct and overheads).
• Proactively support continuous improvement by providing robust financial analysis, challenge and validation of performance improvement, efficiency, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Support weekly and monthly payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, robustness and appropriate financial controls.
• Provide input and constructive challenge to ensure optimum product portfolio decisions and optimum decisions are made through the process.
• Provide finance support for ad hoc and strategic projects as required.

Management Reporting / Forecasting:

• Produce and communicate accurate weekly and monthly management information for stakeholders, coordinating input from the broader Finance team as required.
• Act as the initial gatekeeper for the capital process, supporting capex investment appraisals, and managing monthly reporting and forecasting to track spend and benefits against budget and business case.
• Own the site weekly and monthly capture and reporting of risks & opportunities.
• Own the site quarterly P&L reforecasts, annual budgets and standard-setting processes, working closely with the Group FP&A function to ensure alignment to Group requirements.
• Champion continuous improvement and process standardisation, including the adoption of best practice and automation / AI initiatives.
• Ensure all Operational Finance activities comply with Group internal controls and delegated authorities.
• Ensure operational balance sheet accounts are reconciled to a high standard, with risks and opportunities identified and escalated promptly.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will likely have the following profile:

• Experience managing day-to-day finance activities and financial reporting.
• The ability to review financial data and draw clear, practical conclusions.
• Strong knowledge of finance processes and accurate record keeping.
• The ability to monitor financial performance and support planning activity.
• Experience maintaining clear financial information for internal use.
• A practical approach to improving finance processes and maintaining consistency.

What's on Offer

This role offers a competitive salary between £55,000-£60,000 plus wider benefits.