UK Finance Manager - Profitability & Growth Partner

Kemetyl Group; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kemetyl Group is seeking a Finance Manager to lead UK financial reporting and accounting within our Nottingham-based team. You will report to the Group Financial Controller with a dotted line to the MD UK, driving profitability and strong financial controls.

The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering with manufacturing, sales and management to support informed decisions. Fluency in English and valid UK work rights are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in financial management within industrial or manufacturing sectors.
• Qualified by CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in financial software, preferably Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• English fluency and the right to work in the UK.
• Experience with FMCG, chemicals manufacturing or international groups is an advantage.
• Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the UK financial reporting and accounting processes, including monthly close and preparation of monthly management reports.
• Oversee AP/AR and support the development of the finance team.
• Manage statutory reporting, VAT, Plastic Packaging Tax, EPR and corporation tax, annual reports.
• Lead the external audit and maintain a strong internal control environment.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting and financial performance management.
• Partner with manufacturing, sales and management to improve profitability.
• Coach and lead your Finance team member (1 HC).
• Own product costing, inventory accounting and full cost allocation.
• Evaluate business cases, pricing decisions, investments and customer profitability.
• Manage cash flow, working capital and credit management.
• Support payroll, IT and fleet management activities.
• Lead finance and process improvement projects.

Skills

5+ years experience

Financial leadership

English fluency

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified or experience

Tools

Dynamics 365 Business Central

Power BI

Job description

Kemetyl Group is seeking a Finance Manager to lead UK financial reporting and accounting within our Nottingham-based team. You will report to the Group Financial Controller with a dotted line to the MD UK, driving profitability and strong financial controls.

The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering with manufacturing, sales and management to support informed decisions. Fluency in English and valid UK work rights are essential.