Operations Finance Manager - Lees

Finsbury Foods; Coatbridge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Finsbury Foods in Coatbridge seeks an Operations Finance Manager to partner with site leadership, delivering timely financial reporting, forecasts and budgets to drive business performance. You will monitor key metrics, support capital decisions and lead continuous improvement initiatives while developing one direct report.

The role blends financial expertise with hands-on operational support in a close-knit manufacturing environment, reporting to the Site Lead and contributing to site

Qualifications

• Qualified ICAS/ACCA/CIMA is essential.
• Experience with financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting in manufacturing.
• Strong analytical skills and stakeholder management are required.

Responsibilities

• Own the Plant's financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Oversee month-end close, costs, payroll, stock and capital expenditure.
• Provide financial insight to operational teams and support performance improvement.
• Manage and develop one direct report and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial control

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Cost drivers understanding

Education

ICAS, ACCA or CIMA qualified

Job description

This is what you'll actually do!

As Operations Finance Manager, you will be the trusted finance partner for the Coatbridge site, providing meaningful financial insight that helps operational teams make informed business decisions. You will take ownership of the site's financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting and month-end processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial information is delivered to support business performance. You will monitor key financial metrics including costs, payroll, stock, cash, EBITDA and capital expenditure, identifying risks and opportunities while supporting operational teams with financial analysis and performance improvement.

Working closely with the Site Lead and wider leadership team, you will use your financial and operational understanding to support decisions, improve financial outcomes and help deliver site objectives. You will also contribute to strategic projects, capital investment proposals and continuous improvement initiatives, helping drive efficiencies, automation and best practice across the business.

Alongside your business partnering responsibilities, you will maintain strong financial controls, ensure compliance with internal processes, and provide clear financial guidance to both finance and non-finance stakeholders. You will also take responsibility for managing and developing one direct report, providing coaching, support and leadership while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment. Your work will have a direct impact on the success of the site, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining financial expertise with hands-on operational support and leadership.

Ideally this is you!

• ICAS, ACCA or CIMA qualified
• Previous finance experience within FMCG, food manufacturing or a similar manufacturing environment (essential)
• Strong experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial control
• A solid understanding of manufacturing cost drivers, operational performance and supporting business decisions
• Experience working closely with operational stakeholders and confidently providing financial insight and challenge at all levels
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify risks, opportunities and areas for continuous improvement
• Comfortable balancing strategic initiatives with day-to-day operational support
• Experience managing or developing team members
• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive, driven and focused on improving business performance