Finance Manager

Protalent; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing company in East Sussex seeks an experienced Finance Manager to lead financial operations and strategy. Offering a salary of £60,000 plus bonus potential, this role emphasizes leadership and collaboration across teams to shape the financial landscape of the business. The ideal candidate will have qualification in ACCA/CIMA/ACA or be QBE, with strong experience in manufacturing environments.

Benefits

Pension and employee benefits

Collaborative culture

Performance-related bonus

Qualifications

• Qualified Finance Manager with strong manufacturing experience.
• Advanced skills in Xero and Excel are essential.
• Proven leadership capabilities and an analytical approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management.
• Deliver monthly and annual financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial legislation.
• Drive financial planning and profitability analysis.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical mindset

Advanced knowledge of Xero

Proficiency in Excel

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified or QBE

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

Finance Manager - Manufacturing
East Sussex | £60,000 + Bonus Potential | On-site with Ad Hoc Flexibility

Are you an experienced Finance Manager looking for a hands-on, strategic role within a dynamic and growing manufacturing business?

We're partnering with a well-established manufacturer in East Sussex, recently backed by private equity investment, to find a commercially minded Finance Manager to join their leadership team.

The Role:
This is a broad and influential position where you'll take full ownership of the financial function and play a pivotal role in shaping business strategy. You'll lead everything from day-to-day finance operations to forward-looking analysis and reporting, all while working closely with operational teams across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management
• Deliver monthly and annual financial reporting
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial legislation
• Drive financial planning, profitability analysis, and cost control
• Oversee payroll, procurement, and invoicing processes
• Act as the key liaison for auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners
• Manage finance systems and support wider business operations

What We're Looking For:

• Qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or QBE
• Strong experience in manufacturing or production environments
• Advanced knowledge of Xero and Excel
• A proactive, analytical mindset with strong leadership skills
• Comfortable working closely with production, HR, and IT teams

What's on Offer:

• Salary of £60,000 + performance-related bonus
• Pension and other employee benefits
• Opportunity to shape and influence a growing business
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture
• Predominantly on-site, with occasional flexibility for remote working

This is an excellent opportunity for a Finance Manager who enjoys variety, autonomy, and wants to make a real impact in a business that's scaling up.

To apply or find out more, contact Lydia at ProTalent on [e-mail] or call [phone].