Finance Manager

Manufacturing European Group High Impact Leadership Role

I'm working exclusively with a well established, privately owned manufacturing business to appoint a Finance Manager at a crucial stage of growth.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a visible, trusted leadership role within a European group, owning finance for two UK manufacturing plants, while being part of a wider network spanning 18 sites across Europe.
The Opportunity
This role offers you real influence at both site and group level.
You will report directly into the Managing Director of the UK plant, while also working closely with, and reporting to, the Group Financial Controller, who oversees finance across all 18 European sites.
You'll have full ownership of the accounts for two UK plants, acting as the financial lead locally while contributing to group reporting, standards and best practice across the wider organisation.
If you want a role that combines autonomy, strategic exposure and international collaboration, this is it.
What You'll Be Doing

• End to end ownership of finance for two UK manufacturing plants
• Leading and developing the onsite accounts team
• Producing timely, high quality monthly management accounts for site and group
• Costing, margin and variance analysis within a manufacturing environment
• Cashflow forecasting, foreign currency purchasing and treasury activities
• Monthly and six monthly reporting into the European parent group
• Budgeting, forecasting and year end planning
• Statutory compliance including VAT, Plastic Packaging Tax, P11Ds and ONS reporting
• Supporting the annual audit and liaising with external advisors
• Acting as a key finance partner to the Plant MD and Group Financial Controller

This is a hands on, embedded finance role where your insight will directly influence decision making.
What They're Looking For

• An experienced Finance Manager or strong Management Accountant ready for the next step
• Manufacturing or industrial experience strongly preferred
• Confident producing management accounts and managing cashflow
• Comfortable operating within a group structure while owning local performance
• A pragmatic, commercial individual who enjoys responsibility and visibility

Study support is available if required.
What's On Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Monday-Friday, 9-5 with a one hour lunch (office based)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• 5% pension contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance (2x salary after 6 months)
• Free onsite parking
• A stable, long term role within a respected European manufacturing group

Why Apply?
You'll be trusted to run finance properly, supported by an experienced Group FC and a leadership team that values strong financial insight. This is a role for someone who wants ownership, influence and progression, not just a job.