Looking for your next step in finance leadership? If you're ready to take on more responsibility and help shape the future of a profitable, growing manufacturing business, this Finance Manager role could be your ideal move. This is a newly created position offering the opportunity to get involved in strategic conversations while still staying hands-on with the numbers. Working closely with the General Manager and reporting into the Group CFO (dotted line), you’ll have the chance to drive process improvements, improve visibility over margins and take ownership of financial reporting.Whether you're an experienced Finance Manager looking for more influence, or a confident Management Accountant ready to step up, this role offers variety, autonomy and clear progression.Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for:

Reviewing internal policies and processes, suggesting improvements for efficiency and clarity
Working with the General Manager to drive improvements in margins, profitability and ROI
Leading and developing a finance team of two staff members
Taking ownership of monthly management accounts, including P&L, KPIs, budgeting and forecasting
Monitoring stock and inventory reporting, ensuring accuracy and effective cost management
Offering insights to support business decisions and contribute to financial strategy

What you will need:

Previous experience in a similar role, such as Finance Manager / Financial Controller / Finance Director / Head of Finance / Management Accountant / Senior Management Accountant
To be a qualified accountant ( ACCA / CIMA / ACA)
A background in manufacturing (ideally)
You're either ready to step up into your first Finance Manager role or already experienced and looking for a fresh challenge
You communicate effectively and can build strong relationships across the business, balancing commercial awareness with emotional intelligence
You’re proactive, adaptable and not afraid to challenge the status quo constructively

What you will get:

Discretionary bonus
Hybrid working (1 day from home, 4 in office)
Enhanced salary sacrifice pension
Annual pay increase
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Death in service benefit
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Summer BBQ and Christmas party
Flexible hours – start early, finish early
Free, onsite parking
Cycle to work scheme

If you would like to find out more about this role, please apply with your CV or LinkedIn PDF. We look forward to hearing from you!We take your application seriously and WE RESPOND TO EVERY APPLICATION…because getting a job is hard enough.The Niche Partnership is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. The Niche Partnership complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn't discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that The Niche Partnership may contact you in connection with your application in relation to The Niche Partnership providing you with work-finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website.

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