Finance Manager - Manufacturing: Strategic & Broad Role

Kick On Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Long-term career development

Job summary

Unknown Manufacturer in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee the finance function and support strategic decision‑making across the business. The role covers finance, HR/payroll, and commercial planning in a collaborative environment.

The role requires ACCA/CIMA/ACA/AAT or equivalent with at least 5 years’ experience in manufacturing or industrial settings, strong ERP and Excel skills, and the ability to drive costs and improve financial controls.

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant with relevant professional body.
• Minimum 5 years’ finance experience within manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, stock valuation and manufacturing finance.
• Experience preparing management accounts, budgets and forecasts.
• Payroll processing exposure and HR administration experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance function including general ledger.
• Lead Accounts Assistant for accounts payable/receivable.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts.
• Analyse manufacturing costs, margins and variances for leadership insight.
• Oversee cash flow management and working capital.
• Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards and statutory obligations.
• Coordinate year-end accounts and liaise with auditors.
• Support senior management with financial planning and business performance analysis.
• Review and improve financial controls and reporting systems.
• Manage VAT reporting including UK and international registrations.
• Payroll data collection and processing; liaise with outsourcing providers as needed.
• Health & Safety administration alignment and compliance activities.

Skills

ACCA/CIMA/ACA/AAT

Finance experience 5+ years

Cost accounting

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team management

French language (beneficial)

Education

ACCA / CIMA / ACA / AAT or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Unknown Manufacturer in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee the finance function and support strategic decision‑making across the business. The role covers finance, HR/payroll, and commercial planning in a collaborative environment.

The role requires ACCA/CIMA/ACA/AAT or equivalent with at least 5 years’ experience in manufacturing or industrial settings, strong ERP and Excel skills, and the ability to drive costs and improve financial controls.