Finance Manager

Eaton Syalon Ltd; Derby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Derby seeks a Finance Manager to drive financial insight and control across operations. This role involves budgeting, forecasting, and developing operational KPIs. Ideal candidates will possess a recognized accounting qualification and experience in a manufacturing finance role. Join a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth within an internationally respected organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonus

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• A finance professional who thrives in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a manufacturing or plant finance role is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and a passion for process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial insight and performance improvement across Derby operations.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and planning for operations.
• Maintain financial control of stock, including provisioning and costings.

Skills

Proactive finance mindset

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Understanding of standard costing

Experience with ERP systems

Education

Recognised accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Finance Manager, Manufacturing, Derby, £60-£70k + bonus + benefits.

Join a leading force in precision manufacturing — where engineering excellence meets innovation and performance. This organisation delivers mission-critical components and systems that support global industries. Operating at the forefront of advanced manufacturing, our client is looking to recruit a Finance Manager to play a pivotal role in driving financial insight, control, and performance improvement across its Derby operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Monthly & Quarterly Reporting

• Deliver accurate and timely month-end reporting to Gross Margin in collaboration with the Financial Controller.
• Provide detailed margin analysis by customer and product.
• Measure and report on Purchase Price Variance (PPV) and standard cost reviews.
• Conduct detailed monthly variance analysis, identifying trends and opportunities to enhance profitability and efficiency.
• Develop and report Operational & Financial KPIs to support effective decision-making.
• Review stock and warranty provisions in conjunction with Operations.
• Report key variances against Budget and Prior Year to both Group and site Leadership teams.

• Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead financial budgeting, forecasting, and planning for operations.
• Partner with Operations, Sales, and Procurement to agree key forecast inputs.
• Manage updates to Standard Costs, including the annual standard cost roll.
• Prepare and consolidate budgets and forecasts to Gross Margin level.
• Produce weekly flash reports for Group Finance.

• Operational & Strategic Support

• Analyse plant operations and costs to establish accurate standard cost rates.
• Regularly review standard costs and overhead absorption based on production volumes.
• Provide decision support and financial insight to drive operational performance improvements.
• Deliver investment analysis to support capital and operational decision-making.
• Drive ERP system enhancements to improve data integrity and reporting efficiency.
• Partner with plant management and cross-functional teams to identify financial and operational improvement opportunities.

• Stock & Cost Control

• Maintain financial control of all aspects of stock, including provisioning and average costings.
• Participate in key initiatives such as the Stock Reduction Project.
• Lead and participate in stock counts and ensure accuracy of stock reporting.

About You

We\'re looking for a proactive and commercially minded finance professional who thrives in a manufacturing or operational environment. You\'ll be naturally curious, analytical, and confident working across departments to translate financial insights into real-world improvements.

You will ideally have:

• A recognised accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent).
• Experience in a manufacturing or plant finance role.
• Solid understanding of standard costing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and a passion for process improvement.

Why Join

• Be part of a globally respected organisation with deep engineering heritage and a bold growth agenda.
• Work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your insights will shape operational success.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development across an expanding network