UK Finance Lead (9-Month FTC) Driving Growth & Profitability

KC Group Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Key leadership role

Opportunity to impact business performance

Job summary

An established SME manufacturing business in East Sussex is seeking an experienced Finance Manager for a 9-month FTC starting in March. This key leadership role involves overseeing all UK financial operations while ensuring strong financial control and offering commercial insights. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in the manufacturing or FMCG sectors, capable of influencing stakeholders and driving business performance. A competitive salary and key leadership opportunities are on offer.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent experience.
• Experience in the SME manufacturing or FMCG sector is preferred.
• Demonstrated strong commercial acumen and ability to influence.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of the UK finance function, ensuring robust financial control.
• Oversight of monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow.
• Provide financial insight and analysis to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Proven experience in an SME environment

Strong commercial acumen

Excellent Microsoft Excel skills

Experience with Quickbooks

Strong communication skills

Job description

An established SME manufacturing business in East Sussex is seeking an experienced Finance Manager for a 9-month FTC starting in March. This key leadership role involves overseeing all UK financial operations while ensuring strong financial control and offering commercial insights. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in the manufacturing or FMCG sectors, capable of influencing stakeholders and driving business performance. A competitive salary and key leadership opportunities are on offer.