Finance Manager & Business Partner — Manufacturing

The CFO HQ; West Midlands; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The CFO HQ is seeking a Finance Manager / Financial Controller to lead the financial operations of our manufacturing-focused business in Brierley Hill. You will own monthly close, financial reporting, and business partnering with site leaders to drive performance.

This on-site role requires strong accounting qualifications and extensive experience in budgeting, forecasting, and ERP systems. You will manage a finance team and collaborate with Regional Finance to deliver accurate, timely insights

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Experience in management accounting, reporting and month-end close.
• Experience in manufacturing or product-based environments.
• Strong ERP and Excel skills.
• Ability to lead and develop a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial leadership and partner with local management and Regional Finance Director.
• Oversee month-end close, management accounts, and variance analysis.
• Maintain integrity of general ledger, balance sheet and financial reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and treasury activities.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure controls are in place.
• Develop and coach the finance team; drive process improvements.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial analysis

Business partnering

Cash flow

Working capital

Audit & controls

ERP systems

Inventory accounting

Standard costing

CAPEX appraisal

Manufacturing environment

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Degree in Finance/Accounting (desirable)

Tools

QAD

JD Edwards

IFS

Sage 50

Navision (Dynamics NAV)

Job description

The CFO HQ is seeking a Finance Manager / Financial Controller to lead the financial operations of our manufacturing-focused business in Brierley Hill. You will own monthly close, financial reporting, and business partnering with site leaders to drive performance.

This on-site role requires strong accounting qualifications and extensive experience in budgeting, forecasting, and ERP systems. You will manage a finance team and collaborate with Regional Finance to deliver accurate, timely insights