Finance Manager

Marks Sattin Ltd; Bury; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Benefits package

Job summary

Marks Sattin Ltd is partnering with a high-profile manufacturing business to recruit a hands-on Finance Manager who can lead a six-strong team and drive operational excellence across finance. This role demands strong analytics, process improvement, and persuasive stakeholder engagement to challenge the status quo.

You will oversee daily finance operations, contribute to cost-saving initiatives, and back strategic initiatives like system upgrades and automation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Proven experience leading a small finance team in manufacturing/operational environments.
• Strong analytical skills and continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent stakeholder influence and communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of six finance professionals.
• Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including management accounts.
• Drive process improvement initiatives across finance and operational workflows.
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with policies and standards.
• Identify cost-saving initiatives, including margin analysis, waste reduction, and productivity improvements.
• Support strategic projects such as system upgrades, automation, and operational transformation.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Financial analysis

Cost optimization

Manufacturing experience

ERP systems

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Delighted to be working once more with this high profile manufacturing business, who due to a restructure are seeking a proactive Finance Manager to lead a team of six and drive operational excellence across the finance function. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and is passionate about improving processes, strengthening controls, and supporting production teams with high-quality financial insight.

Key responsibilities will be as follows:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of six finance professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee all day-to-day finance operations, including management accounts.
• Drive process improvement initiatives across finance and operational workflows, identifying inefficiencies and implementing scalable solutions.
• Strengthen internal controls, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards.
• Identify cost-saving initiatives, including margin analysis, waste reduction, and productivity improvements.
• Support strategic projects such as system upgrades, automation, and operational transformation.

You will ideally be a Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent with proven experience managing and developing a small finance team, excellent analytical skills with a mindset for continuous improvement and a great communicator who can challenge the status quo, influence stakeholders at all levels and drive change.

Naturally someone with experience in manufacturing, engineering, or similar operational environments would suit well, however open to other profiles if the above qualities are demonstrated.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the finance function and make a measurable impact on operational performance, working with a hugely supportive leadership team that values innovation and efficiency. In return you will be offered a highly competitive salary and benefits package (DOE) along with hybrid working and other wider benefits