Finance Manager

This opportunity combines management accounting and operational finance within a manufacturing environment. You'll produce monthly accounts, analyse stock and production variances, support budgeting and forecasting, complete reconciliations and help improve processes. An excellent opportunity for someone with manufacturing experience seeking progression and greater responsibility.

Client Details

Our client is a long-established manufacturer and distributor with 80 years of success within their sector, they have built a reputation for quality, innovation and outstanding customer service, supplying a range of major retail, hospitality and commercial customers across the UK.

Operating within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, the business combines strong family values with a forward-thinking approach and is continuing to invest in both its people and processes.

Description

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this is a varied and hands-on Finance Manager position offering involvement across both financial and operational accounting.

You will play a key role in the production of monthly management accounts while supporting the wider finance function and working closely with operational teams across the business. The position offers excellent exposure to manufacturing finance, inventory management, production reporting and performance analysis.

Typical responsibilities will include:

Production of monthly management accounts and month-end reporting
Month-end journal entries and reconciliations
Managing accruals, prepayments and the fixed asset register
Inventory and production control account reconciliations
Internal audits and investigation of stock variances
Material, inventory and production variance analysis
Balance sheet reconciliations
Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and year-end accounts preparation
Supporting the annual audit process
Payroll analysis and payroll-related accounting entries
End-to-end weekly payroll processing during holiday cover periods
Daily cash postings and bank reconciliations
Sales ledger and purchase ledger support
Supplier payment processing
Supporting continuous improvement projects and systems development

This is a role where you'll have visibility across the entire business and the opportunity to make a genuine impact.

Profile

To be successful in this role, you must have previous experience within a manufacturing environment, along with a strong understanding of management accounting processes.

We're keen to speak with individuals who have:

Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Assistant Finance Manager or Management Accountant position
Manufacturing sector experience (essential)
Experience producing monthly management accounts
Exposure to inventory, stock or production reporting
Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting and year-end processes
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Advanced Excel skills
Experience using Sage Payroll and integrated ERP systems
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
A proactive and inquisitive approach to problem solving
The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Job Offer

Salary up to £55k dependant on experience
Opportunity to fast track your career to Finance Director in a few years
Great culture and environment
Central location
Christmas and New Year shutdown
Stable and supportive working environment
Broad exposure across both operational and financial accounting