Strategic Finance Manager – Manufacturing & Sustainability

Four Squared Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Squared Recruitment Ltd seeks a Finance Manager to lead the site finance function for a manufacturing and sustainability-focused operation near Leominster, Worcestershire/Herefordshire border. You’ll partner with operational leaders to influence decisions, drive profitability and support growth.

The role reports to the Financial Controller and entails owning month-end, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic analysis across manufacturing, stock and capital projects.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA
• Experience in manufacturing environment
• Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting
• Knowledge of product costing, stock control and inventory management
• Advanced Excel and ERP systems experience
• Excellent communication and business partnering skills

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end process and deliver accurate, insightful management accounts
• Own budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning
• Produce board reports, KPIs and commercial performance analysis
• Manage product costing and manufacturing finance reporting
• Analyse margins, profitability and operational efficiencies
• Oversee inventory controls, stock management and working capital performance
• Support capital investment projects and engineering expenditure reviews
• Develop business cases and scenario modelling to support strategic decisions
• Drive continuous improvement across financial controls and processes
• Build strong relationships across the business to influence performance and decision-making

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

Product costing

Stock control

Inventory management

Excel proficiency

Education

ACCA/ACCA or CIMA qualification

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Four Squared Recruitment Ltd seeks a Finance Manager to lead the site finance function for a manufacturing and sustainability-focused operation near Leominster, Worcestershire/Herefordshire border. You’ll partner with operational leaders to influence decisions, drive profitability and support growth.

The role reports to the Financial Controller and entails owning month-end, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic analysis across manufacturing, stock and capital projects.