Finance Manager - 12 months - Immediate Start

Pratap Partnership Ltd; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Finance Manager for a 12-month assignment near Barnsley. This hands-on role involves full ownership of site financial performance, partnering with teams on cost control, and mentoring a part-qualified accountant. Ideal candidates should be qualified accountants with manufacturing or FMCG experience and strong Excel skills, ready to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in manufacturing or FMCG environments.
• Fully qualified accountant with a recognized body.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of site P&L and variance analysis.
• Lead forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Monitor capital expenditure and ROI.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Confident communicator

Manufacturing or FMCG experience

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA or equivalent)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

A successful and growing manufacturing business near Barnsley is looking to appoint an experienced Finance Manager for a 12-month assignment.

This is a hands-on and commercial role, taking full ownership of site financial performance while supporting and developing a talented Part-Qualified Management Accountant (ACCA finalist). You’ll play a key role in driving performance across the site, working closely with operations and commercial teams to improve visibility, control and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Full ownership of site P&L, including weekly variance analysis on labour, materials and distribution costs

• Lead the forecasting and budgeting processes, as well as annual standard resets

• Partner with commercial and operational teams on cost control, product costing and margin analysis

• Oversee month-end processes, including stock, labour and overheads

• Review capital expenditure proposals and monitor ROI

• Act as site finance lead for a new ERP implementation

• Mentor and develop a part-qualified accountant, supporting their progression

About You

• Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA or equivalent)

• Proven track record in manufacturing or FMCG environments

• Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, etc.)

• Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, hands-on setting

This role offers the chance to make a real impact within a successful, forward-thinking manufacturing business.

If you’re a commercially minded Finance Manager looking for your next interim opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.