Senior Finance Manager

Quarter4 Limited; Little London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global market leading consumer goods business in Little London seeks an experienced Senior Finance Manager to oversee key accounting projects. Candidates must be fully qualified accountants with proven experience in the manufacturing or consumer goods sector. Responsibilities include delivering management accounts, supporting month-end processes, and providing actionable insights to senior management. This is a critical interim position aimed at making an immediate impact.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manufacturing and/or consumer goods.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory, and production processes.
• Highly analytical, proactive, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate management accounts, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with operational managers to drive cost efficiency.
• Prepare monthly reporting packs and balance sheets.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

A global market leading consumer goods business are looking for an experienced interim Senior Finance Manager with proven experience in the manufacturing and/or consumer goods industry. The business require an experienced qualified accountant to come in to make an immediate impact and lead on key accounting projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate management accounts, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Track and control manufacturing costs, including materials, labour, and overheads.
• Support month-end processes and ensure timely financial reporting.
• Collaborate with operational managers to drive cost efficiency and business performance.
• Provide practical, actionable insights to senior management.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly project costing, recharges and comparison to budget with variance analysis.
• Preparing weekly cashflows for subsidiaries.
• Preparing monthly reporting packs and various balance sheet.
• VAT and intrastate reporting.
• Support Commercial teams with information used for budgeting and forecasting.

Person Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Proven experience in manufacturing and/or consumer goods.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory, and production processes.
• Highly analytical, proactive, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communicator, comfortable presenting financial insights to non-finance colleagues.