Site Finance Manager

ACCA Careers; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food manufacturer is seeking a Site Finance Manager to drive the financial agenda at one of their major sites. The role involves oversight of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, working closely with operations and senior stakeholders. Ideal candidates will be fully qualified accountants with a strong background in manufacturing finance, excellent Excel skills, and the ability to lead and motivate a team.

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonus potential

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension and share scheme options

Corporate discounts and employee wellbeing support

Clear progression opportunities within the company

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or FMCG finance environment is essential.
• Proven ability to manage complex financial data and tight deadlines.
• Strong leadership skills to develop and motivate a small team.

Responsibilities

• Own site budgeting, forecasting, and monthly performance reporting.
• Lead financial control, variance analysis, and overhead tracking.
• Deliver insights for board-ready reporting and capital investments.

Skills

Financial control

Performance reporting

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Communication

Business partnering

Excel

Education

Fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent)

Tools

SAP

Job description

A pivotal opportunity for a qualified finance professional to lead the finance function at a major UK food manufacturing site. This is a strategic, site-based role where you'll manage performance reporting, financial control, and budgeting-while acting as a trusted partner to the site leadership team.

Client Details

Our client is a major UK manufacturer with a market-leading portfolio of food brands and a national operational footprint. With revenues exceeding £1bn and a dynamic, multi-site supply chain, the business is known for its pace, innovation, and strong internal progression opportunities. This role sits within their grocery division and plays a central role in site performance and group reporting.

Description

As Site Finance Manager, you'll report to a divisional Financial Controller and support the operational and strategic performance of a major manufacturing site. You will lead the local finance agenda, delivering clear insight and robust financial control, while also supporting capital investment and long-term planning initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Own site budgeting, forecasting and monthly performance reporting
• Lead financial control, variance analysis and overhead tracking
• Deliver weekly/monthly reporting cycles and board-ready insights
• Support costing, margin analysis and standard cost updates
• Review capital expenditure, including ROI modelling and board submissions
• Partner with operations, engineering and supply chain teams to drive site performance
• Ensure audit readiness and compliance with internal controls
• Lead and develop an on-site Management Accountant
• Engage with group stakeholders on reporting and supply chain finance matters
  
  

Profile

The Ideal Candidate Profile

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent)
• Strong track record in a manufacturing or FMCG finance environment
• Advanced user of Excel and ideally experienced with SAP or similar ERP systems
• Excellent communication and business partnering skills
• Proven ability to manage tight deadlines and complex financial data
• Confident working with senior non-finance stakeholders
• Able to lead, develop and motivate a small on-site finance team
  
  

Job Offer

• Competitive salary + bonus potential
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company pension and share scheme options
• Corporate discounts and employee wellbeing support
• Full-time, on-site role with excellent visibility and progression opportunities (e.g., Divisional Controller, Supply Chain Finance Lead)