Finance Manager - Manufacturing

Get Recruited (UK) Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing business in Dewsbury is looking for a Finance Manager to lead their finance team, drive management accounting, and implement a new ERP system. Candidates should have a strong finance background in manufacturing, relevant qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or QBE), and experience in producing management accounts. This role offers a salary of £60,000 to £65,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Accredited finance qualification preferred, or extensive relevant experience.
• Strong background in finance within manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience in production of management accounts.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance team operations.
• Bring Management Accounts function in-house.
• Deliver insightful MI analysis supporting operational departments.
• Lead cost of manufacturing and product costing analysis.
• Oversee cashflow management, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Implement and modernise finance processes with a new ERP system.
• Support ad-hoc projects for strategic initiatives.

Skills

Qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or QBE

Strong manufacturing/engineering finance background

Business partnering and communication skills

Cost of manufacturing and BOM experience

Experience leading a small team

Experience of producing management accounts

Systems migration/implementation experience

Job description

FINANCE MANAGER - MANUFACTURING

DEWSBURY AREA

60,000 to 65,000 (POSSIBLY NEGOTIABLE) + BENEFITS

THE OPPORTUNITY

We’re exclusively partnering with a highly successful manufacturing business in Dewsbury that is modernising its finance function and investing in new systems. The company is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the day‑to‑day running of the finance team, while also delivering hands‑on management accounting, business partnering, and systems improvement. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified or QBE finance professional with manufacturing / engineering experience that is keen to join a fast‑growing business. Candidates with the right experience operating at Finance Manager, Senior Management Accountant, Financial Controller or Finance Business Partner level will be considered.

THE FINANCE MANAGER ROLE

• Reporting to the Finance Director, as the Financial Controller, you’ll take responsibility for the day‑to‑day management of the finance department, leading and developing a team of 3.
• Bringing the Management Accounts function inhouse, implementing the month‑end process and preparing the monthly management accounts.
• Deliver insightful MI analysis and provide Finance Business Partner support to key operational departments.
• Lead on cost of manufacturing, bills of materials, and standardised product costings analysis.
• Full ownership of cashflow management, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Oversee weekly and monthly payroll.
• Drive the implementation & adoption of a new ERP system, modernising and streamlining finance processes.
• Partner with operational and commercial leads to provide financial insight, challenge, and support decision‑making.
• Responsible for Year End, External Audit and Statutory submissions, in collaboration with the external practice.
• Review and refine the company’s bonus scheme and reward model.
• Support the Finance Director with ad‑hoc analysis, projects, and strategic initiatives.

THE PERSON

• Qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or Qualified by Experience / QBE
• Strong manufacturing/engineering finance background
• Experience of cost of manufacturing, bills of material / BOM’s, and standard product costings would be an advantage
• Must have experience leading a small team, within a similar role, such as Senior Management Accountant, Financial Controller, Head of Finance, Finance Business Partner or Finance Manager
• Must have experience of producing management accounts
• Track record / experience of systems migration / implementation
• Strong business partnering and communication skills to influence non‑finance stakeholders

TO APPLY

Please send your CV for the Finance Manager role via the advert for consideration.

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