Finance Manager – Manufacturing | UK Division of an International Group

This is an opportunity for a commercially minded, pragmatic Finance Manager to step into a visible and influential role within the UK division of a well-established international manufacturing group.

Operating as part of a multi-entity, multinational structure, the business requires a Finance Manager who understands the nuances of complex group reporting, manufacturing operations, and partnering with stakeholders outside of finance. If you thrive on combining technical rigour with commercial insight, this role offers genuine scope to add value.

The Role:

Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will take ownership of the end-to-end finance function for a key UK manufacturing operation, while also supporting wider group financial activities.

This is not a purely reporting role. You will work closely with operations, engineering, procurement and leadership teams, providing insight, challenge and financial clarity to support better decision-making across the business.

Alongside your business partnering responsibilities, you will lead and develop a small finance team, setting high standards, driving continuous improvement and ensuring robust financial control.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting
• Review balance sheets, investigate variances and maintain strong financial governance
• Support statutory reporting and external audits
• Deliver clear, actionable management information and variance analysis
• Act as a trusted finance business partner to manufacturing and operational teams
• Forecast cash flow and support cost optimisation initiatives across procurement, manufacturing and engineering
• Develop, mentor and motivate a small finance team, promoting collaboration and accountability
• Contribute to process improvements and stronger controls

About You:

You will be a qualified accountant with a background that aligns closely to this environment.

You are likely to be hands-on, commercially astute and confident engaging with non-finance stakeholders, particularly within manufacturing or operational settings. You understand how finance can influence outcomes, not just report them.

Your Experience & Skills:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Prior experience in a Finance Manager or Finance Business Partner role with dedicated team management responsibilities
• Proven experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of standard costing, inventory accounting and operational finance
• Confident finance business partner with the ability to influence and challenge
• Advanced Excel skills; ERP experience (e.g. SAP) is advantageous
• A pragmatic, proactive approach with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable managing and developing a small finance team

Why Apply?

• A visible Finance Manager role with real operational influence
• Exposure to a complex, international group structure
• The chance to shape financial processes and add commercial value
• A role suited to someone who enjoys being close to the numbers and the business
• A professional, collaborative environment that values continuous improvement

On Offer:

• £60k - £65k basic salary
• Hybrid working
• Discretionary bonus
• Company benefits