Finance Manager

Butler Rose; Burnley; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension matched up to 9%

33 days holiday incl. banks

Early finish on Friday

Employee discounts with retailers

Fantastic company culture

Job summary

Butler Rose is recruiting a Finance Manager for a large manufacturing business based in Burnley. You will report to the Managing Director, lead a small team and drive the financial planning, reporting and cost-saving initiatives to support growth.

The role offers progression opportunities and a chance to shape a dynamic, evolving business culture in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing high‑performing finance teams.
• Excellent Excel skills and strong numerical analytics.
• Manufacturing sector experience preferred.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and reforecasting process.
• Oversee month-end close, balance sheet, P&L reviews and variance analysis.
• Lead year-end statutory accounts preparation.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and yearly reports with head office.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and treasury management.
• Manage and develop the finance team.

Skills

Finance management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Deadline driven

Manufacturing experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

A large manufacturing organisation based in Burnley are seeking a new permanent Finance Manager to join their team. Reporting directly to the Managing Director and responsible for the management of a small team, with future development and progression available, this position is a great opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to make a real impact on an exciting business that is constantly looking at ways to evolve.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the yearly budgeting and reforecasting process
• Lead on month end, reviewing monthly balance sheet, P&L review and looking at variance analysis
• Lead year end process, including statutory accounts preparation
• Liaising closely with Head Office to produce monthly, quarterly and yearly reports working towards SLA’s
• Detailed margin analysis review, providing detailed interpretations and commentary, evaluating business profitability by customer, platform, product and process
• Business partnering with operations, commercial and other departments within the business, generating a clear link between business decisions and profitability
• Manage and drive cost saving strategies
• Manage and report on all treasury activities, liaison with banks, building cost efficient methods of borrowing with head office
• Ensure all tax compliance requirements are met and adhered to
• Management of the team, including continuously developing their skillset and upskilling the team to keep the department running smoothly
• Process improvement and looking at more efficient ways of working

The ideal candidate will have the following skills, experience and attributes:

• A previous track record of managing high performing and efficient finance teams
• Excellent computer literacy, particularly with excel
• Methodical approach to work, with excellent analytical and numerical abilities
• A team player, with a “can-do” attitude and the ability to use their initiative
• Experience within a manufacturing organisation
• Able to work to deadlines

In return, you will receive the following benefits:

• A salary of up to £65,000pa
• Generous holiday entitlement of 33 days including banks, increasing with length of service
• Early finish on a Friday
• Pension matched up to 9%
• Bonus based off company and individual objectives/ performance
• Employee discounts with retailers and restaurants
• Fantastic company culture, warm and friendly environment

Interested in this role?