Strategic Finance Manager - Manufacturing

Kick On Recruitment; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monday - Friday

Career development opportunities

Exposure to finance, HR and operations

Job summary

Kick On Recruitment is sourcing an experienced Finance Manager for a well-established UK manufacturing business. The role oversees the finance function, provides strategic financial insight, and supports commercial decision-making across the group.

You will manage the GL, lead the Accounts Assistant, and coordinate budgets, forecasts and year-end processes. French knowledge is a plus but not essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, AAT or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years' finance experience in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Strong cost accounting, stock valuation and manufacturing finance knowledge.
• Experience producing management accounts, budgets and forecasts.
• HR administration and payroll exposure is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance function and general ledger.
• Lead Accounts Assistant for AP/AR and payroll activities.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts.
• Analyse costs, margins and variances for leadership insight.
• Manage cash flow, VAT and year-end with auditors.
• Support senior management with planning and commercial decisions.
• Improve financial controls and reporting systems.

Skills

ACCA/CIMA/ACA/AAT

Finance management

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Kick On Recruitment is sourcing an experienced Finance Manager for a well-established UK manufacturing business. The role oversees the finance function, provides strategic financial insight, and supports commercial decision-making across the group.

You will manage the GL, lead the Accounts Assistant, and coordinate budgets, forecasts and year-end processes. French knowledge is a plus but not essential.