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?? Finance Manager - Manufacturing
?? Bolton | ?? Up to £75,000 + bonus + car allowance | ?? Hybrid working (2-3 days on-site)
We're looking for a hands-on, commercially minded Finance Manager with a solid manufacturing background to support one of the UK's most advanced production environments - generating over £1bn in annual revenue, with a £100m direct cost base and more than 900 employees.
This is a senior operational role, acting as deputy to the Head of Manufacturing Finance, where you'll work across cost centres, inventory, and product-level financials to improve control, insight, and performance.
?? What You'll Be Doing
- Lead financial support for production and supply chain, partnering closely with operations and engineering
- Deliver detailed cost centre and UPC-level reporting, analysis and commentary
- Take ownership of inventory control, including valuation, forecasting, and reconciliation
- Oversee and develop Estimate at Completion (EAC) reporting for high-value contracts
- Ensure strong financial governance of capital investment and production projects
- Drive improvements in reporting processes, cost visibility and data integrity
? What We're Looking For
- Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) with experience in manufacturing or production-led businesses
- Deep understanding of cost control, inventory, and project-based financial tracking
- Comfortable working across complex product portfolios and high-volume operations
- Skilled in partnering with technical and operational teams to turn data into action
- Proven people manager with the ability to coach, support and lead a small team
�? What You'll Get
- Up to £75,000 base salary (DOE)
- Bonus up to 27%
- £3,600 car allowance
- Private medical cover & enhanced parental leave
- 14% pension (total contribution)
- Hybrid working - 2-3 days on-site
- Excellent development prospects within a respected, future-focused business
Apply now or message us to learn more.
