Finance Manager - Succession plan to FC

JR United Kingdom; Castleford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Castleford seeks a Finance Manager to develop into a Financial Controller. This role emphasizes structured growth, autonomy, and strategic involvement in finance operations, ensuring a supportive and purpose-driven work environment. Ideal candidates will have a manufacturing background and a passion for finance.

Benefits

Structured development into FC

Exposure to cross-functional projects

Full-spectrum finance responsibilities

Culture that retains talent

Sustainability as a business priority

Qualifications

• Manufacturing industry background required.
• Ready to step into a strategic Finance Manager role.
• Desire for autonomy and impact in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of transactional finance team and monthly reporting.
• Involvement in budgeting, forecasting, and year-end processes.
• Participation in cross-functional leadership steering group.

Skills

Financial Management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost Analysis

Commercial Awareness

Education

CIMA

ACCA

ACA

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Finance Manager - Succession plan to FC, Castleford

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Client:

IFF Talent - Ingham Frankland Fide

Location:

Castleford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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Job Description:

Finance Manager - Succession plan to FC

CIMA / ACCA / ACA + manufacturing background

Looking for a Finance Manager role where you’re genuinely invested in — and developed into a future Financial Controller?

This is that kind of move.

You’ll be joining a genuinely people-first business — a manufacturing company leading the way in innovation and sustainability within its niche.

Retention is high. People rarely leave.

Why? Because they feel looked after, supported, and part of something.

And you’ll report into an FD who makes your growth a priority — not just in theory. He’s got multiple examples of accountants he’s mentored, coached, and promoted.

And now he wants to do the same for you.

Here’s what’s in it for you:

• Structured development into FC — coached by an FD with a strong track record of growing finance talent.
• Exposure beyond the numbers — you’ll join a newly created senior leadership steering group with managers from Ops, Tech, and Manufacturing to solve cross-functional business challenges.
• Full-spectrum finance — from oversight of the transactional team to monthly reporting, budgeting, forecasting, year-end, and more.
• Commercial depth — work on projects around waste, recoveries, costings, sales, margins, and performance improvement.
• A culture that retains talent — because people here feel respected, empowered, and part of something bigger.
• A company with purpose and sustainability as a key strategic pillar — sustainability isn’t a bolt-on; it’s a business priority.

This role is ideal for:

Individuals with a manufacturing industry background

Who’s ready to step into a broader, more strategic Finance Manager role — and grow into FC

And who wants autonomy, impact, and a genuinely enjoyable place to work

About IFF Talent

We’re a purpose-driven recruitment agency focused on mental health, social impact, and career longevity — not just quick placements.

When you secure a role through IFF Talent, we also fund:

• 1 Mental Health First Aid course place for you or your team
• A wellbeing budget for the business you join
• Donations to social impact causes, including mental health, social mobility, neurodiversity, and women in finance
• Ongoing support for your career and wellbeing, whenever you need it