Senior Finance Manager - Manufacturing Leader (Onsite)

Hewett Recruitment; Ledbury; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewett Recruitment supports a respected manufacturing business in Ledbury in recruiting a Senior Finance Manager. You will own the finance function, lead a small team and provide strategic financial leadership to support performance and governance.

You will drive monthly management accounts, budgeting, cash flow management and ERP optimisations, partnering with senior stakeholders to enable informed decisions.

Qualifications

• Qualified through ACCA or CIMA.
• 5+ years post-qualified experience in a finance role.
• Experience in manufacturing environments.
• Experience in corporate reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Capable of a four-day or shorter month-end close.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the finance team.
• Produce monthly management accounts with clear analysis.
• Own performance metrics and close gaps identified.
• Lead month-end close and group reporting to deadlines.
• Manage cash flow, bank accounts and investments.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable and cash book.
• Prepare annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and VAT/HMRC payments.
• Lead annual audit and ensure IFRS/FRS 102 compliance.
• Improve financial controls, KPIs and reporting processes.
• Drive ERP usage and continuous improvement across sites.
• Support finance activities across multi-site manufacturing.

Skills

Finance leadership

Manufacturing experience

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Excel advanced

Education

ACCA/CIMA

Tools

IFS ERP

Job description

Hewett Recruitment supports a respected manufacturing business in Ledbury in recruiting a Senior Finance Manager. You will own the finance function, lead a small team and provide strategic financial leadership to support performance and governance.

You will drive monthly management accounts, budgeting, cash flow management and ERP optimisations, partnering with senior stakeholders to enable informed decisions.