Finance Manager

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd in Manchester is recruiting a Finance Manager to lead the monthly management accounts, budgeting and forecasting for a fast-paced manufacturing operation within an international group.

You will partner with finance and operational leaders, oversee inventory and stock accounting, monitor KPIs and drive process improvements while supporting a growing finance team and ensuring adherence to group reporting standards.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with experience in manufacturing or retail SME.
• Strong grounding in management accounting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Ability to translate financial information into actionable commercial insight.
• Analytical, detail-oriented with cost accounting and stock controls experience.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts and lead budgeting/forecasting.
• Analyze costs and margins to inform decisions.
• Partner with finance and site stakeholders to drive performance.
• Oversee inventory and stock accounting and monitor KPIs.
• Drive process improvements and support finance team development.
• Ensure group reporting compliance and financial governance.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

Stock management

Financial controls

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Job description

£50,000 to £60,000 per year, £60,000 plus benefits

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

02/10/2026

About this job

Your new company A market leading manufacturing business is seeking a Finance Manager to join its growing finance team.

Part of a larger international group, the business has continued to expand through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, giving it a strong market position and exciting future prospects Your new role In your new role you will play a key role in supporting the financial performance of a fast paced manufacturing operation that forms part of a larger group.

Working closely with both finance and operational leaders, you will be responsible for producing accurate monthly management accounts, leading budgeting and forecasting processes, analysing costs and margins, and providing meaningful financial insight to support decision making.

The role will involve business partnering with stakeholders across the site, overseeing inventory and stock accounting, monitoring KPIs, and identifying opportunities to improve processes and controls.

You will also support the development of the finance team while ensuring compliance with group reporting requirements and financial governance standards.

What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you'll be ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified with previous experience in a manufacturing or retail SME environment.

You will have a strong grounding in management accounting, budgeting and forecasting, coupled with the ability to translate financial information into meaningful commercial insight for operational stakeholders.

Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and experience of cost accounting, stock management and financial controls will be highly advantageous.

Just as importantly, you'll be a proactive and personable communicator who enjoys working closely with colleagues across the business and identifying opportunities to drive performance and continuous improvement.

What you'll get in return In return, you'll receive a competitive salary of up to £60,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to join a successful and growing business with strong long term prospects.

This is a highly visible role that offers exposure to senior stakeholders and the chance to make a real impact within the finance function.

The position is five days per week on site, providing close collaboration with operational and leadership teams and allowing you to become an integral part of the business's continued growth and success.