Finance Manager

We’re working with a well-established manufacturing and distribution business looking to appoint a Finance Manager to strengthen the finance function and play a key role in improving operational and commercial insight across the business.

This is a highly visible role within a collaborative leadership team, offering the opportunity to shape how finance supports the organisation – particularly around manufacturing costing, inventory and margin visibility.

Working closely with the Managing Director and Finance Director, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial data, strengthening processes, and helping the business better understand the drivers behind performance.

The Role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing manufacturing costing, inventory valuation and WIP

• Strengthening month-end processes and financial controls

• Ensuring accuracy across stock, GRNI and reconciliation processes

• Interrogating ERP data to identify trends and improve reporting

• Partnering with operational teams to explain margin and profitability movements

• Supporting leadership with clear, actionable financial insight

About You

We’re looking for an experienced finance professional who understands the realities of manufacturing finance and enjoys working closely with operations.

You will likely have:

• Strong experience in manufacturing or product-based environments

• A solid understanding of costing, inventory and WIP

• A hands-on approach with strong systems and data interrogation skills

• The ability to translate financial information into clear business insight

• A proactive, curious mindset and strong communication skills

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to join a stable, growing business where finance is a valued partner to the wider organisation. You’ll have the opportunity to strengthen processes, improve visibility and make a tangible impact on how the business understands and drives profitability.