Finance Manager - Manufacturing (Hybrid, 12m)

Samworth Brothers; Leicester Forest East; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Health and well-being discounts

Employee discount scheme

Annual pay reviews

Profit related pay

Extended leave

Free on-site parking

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

Samworth Brothers Food For Now is seeking an experienced Finance Manager on a 12‑month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Head of Operational Finance FTG and sitting on the Site Leadership Team, you will drive financial performance and robust controls across the site.

This hybrid role has 2–3 days on-site in Leicester and the rest from home. You will own budgeting, forecasting and reporting, lead a small finance team, and partner with operations to improve profitability and drive lean

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Manufacturing experience essential.
• FMCG experience desirable.
• Experience leading or developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of site financial reporting (daily, weekly, monthly, annual).
• Own the budgeting, forecasting, and 5-year planning processes.
• Provide commercial and operational challenge to improve site performance.
• Deliver robust control of costs, capital investment, cash, and working capital.
• Partner with operational and commercial teams to enhance profitability.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and lean accounting.
• Lead and develop a small finance team.
• Act as a key finance contact for internal stakeholders, Group Finance, and external partners.

Skills

Operational finance

Financial accounting

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Samworth Brothers Food For Now is seeking an experienced Finance Manager on a 12‑month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Head of Operational Finance FTG and sitting on the Site Leadership Team, you will drive financial performance and robust controls across the site.

This hybrid role has 2–3 days on-site in Leicester and the rest from home. You will own budgeting, forecasting and reporting, lead a small finance team, and partner with operations to improve profitability and drive lean