Site Finance Manager

Michael Page (UK); England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK food manufacturer is seeking a Site Finance Manager for its strategic role at a manufacturing site. You will oversee budgeting, reporting, and financial control while partnering with operational teams to enhance site performance. This full-time position offers competitive salary and significant career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonus potential

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension and share scheme options

Corporate discounts and employee wellbeing support

Excellent visibility and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent).
• Strong track record in a manufacturing or FMCG finance environment.
• Confident working with senior non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own site budgeting, forecasting, and monthly performance reporting.
• Lead financial control, variance analysis, and overhead tracking.
• Engage with group stakeholders on reporting and supply chain finance matters.

Skills

Financial control

Variance analysis

Communication

Business partnering

Leadership

Education

CIMA

ACCA

ACA

Tools

Excel

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)