Manufacturing Finance Director: Strategy & Growth

Prospect Health; Debenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Electric company car

Job summary

Prospect Health is seeking an ambitious Finance Director for a privately owned manufacturing group with a seven- to eight-figure turnover. You will report to the Managing Director, own the finance function, and shape strategic direction to improve profitability and cash flow.

This is a hands‑on, commercially focused role working closely with the operations team. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, costing, variance analysis, and statutory reporting from our Suffolk site with regular office

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with manufacturing experience.
• Strong knowledge of costing, BOMs, labour and overhead.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and commercial leadership, partnering with the MD.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and scenario planning.
• Drive cash flow, working capital management and strong controls.
• Develop manufacturing costing models, BOMs and overhead absorption.
• Analyse production variances and overall factory performance.
• Oversee stock controls, inventory turnover and ERP reporting.
• Evaluate capital expenditure and automation opportunities.
• Deliver monthly management accounts, board reporting and compliance.
• Lead and develop a small finance team.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Excel proficiency

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder influence

Hands-on leadership

Education

ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Prospect Health is seeking an ambitious Finance Director for a privately owned manufacturing group with a seven- to eight-figure turnover. You will report to the Managing Director, own the finance function, and shape strategic direction to improve profitability and cash flow.

This is a hands‑on, commercially focused role working closely with the operations team. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, costing, variance analysis, and statutory reporting from our Suffolk site with regular office