Finance Manager

Trostan Dene; Burnley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support options (if required)

Healthcare scheme

Death in service

Free onsite parking

Annual pay review

33 days holiday inc. bank holidays

Job summary

Trostan Dene Ltd. in East Lancashire is seeking a commercially minded Management Accountant/Finance Manager to oversee financial operations for a manufacturing business.

This permanent, on-site role partners with operational teams and supports month-end processes, reporting accuracy, and financial insight. You will handle budgeting, forecasting, statutory compliance, and cost control initiatives to drive profitability and efficiency, with occasional site visits for month-end activities and

Qualifications

• Experience in management accounting and financial reporting for manufacturing businesses.
• Strong budgeting and forecasting capabilities.
• Ability to lead cost control initiatives and analyse cost drivers.
• Experience coordinating external audits and liaising with auditors.
• Proactive, commercially minded with ability to partner with operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal policies.
• Assist in budget preparation and variance analysis.
• Coordinate audits and manage auditor relationships.
• Analyze costs and identify efficiency improvements and cost reductions.
• Monitor KPIs and report on performance and efficiency.
• Mentor and develop the finance team.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost control

Audits coordination

KPI monitoring

Mentoring team

Job description

Management Accountant/Finance Manager | East Lancashire | £45-50k | Permanent

We're supporting a well-established manufacturing business in the East Lancashire area as they look to appoint a commercially minded Management Accountant/Finance Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. This isn't a direct people-management role.

This isn't a desk-based role - you'll be a key partner to operational teams, occasionally (once a month maximum) visiting additional sites to support month-end processes, improve reporting accuracy, and provide meaningful financial insight.

As Management Accountant/Finance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of a manufacturing company, ensuring accurate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance with financial regulations. This role involves the individual working as part of a team, providing strategic financial guidance to the senior management team, monitoring company performance, and supporting cost control initiatives to drive profitability and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual statements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal company policies.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets
• Coordinate external audits and manage the relationship with auditors.
• Analyse costs, identifying areas for improvement and cost reduction.
• Implement cost control measures across operations, including inventory management, procurement, and production processes.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to performance and efficiency.
• Mentor the wider finance team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.

Benefits & Package

• Study support options (if required)
• Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 5pm | Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm
• 33 days holiday inc. bank holidays
• 1 additional annual leave day each year after 12 months service, up to 38 days including bank holidays
• Annual pay review
• Option to enrol to healthcare scheme
• Death in service
• Free onsite parking