Finance Manager | Leicester | 6 months | Temporary or fixed-term contract
Office-site based | Start required within 10 days of week commencing Monday 9 November 2026
Looking to secure your next interim role before Christmas? Ethos Talent is working on a sole and exclusive basis with a well-respected UK manufacturing SME business to appoint a Finance Manager for an initial six months, with the possibility of an extension.
Reporting directly to the Site General Manager, you’ll lead a small finance team and take full responsibility for the site P&L and balance sheet. It’s a friendly, inclusive business where you’ll work closely with the people making and selling the product. If a margin slips, you’ll have the scope to get onto the factory floor, understand what’s changed and help the GM decide what to do about it.
What you’ll do
- Own the monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts, giving the leadership team a clear view of performance and where to act.
- Review bills of materials and product costs with production, and work with sales on pricing and customer profitability.
- Free up cash tied up in stock and overdue debt, help operations reduce waste and assess investment proposals.
- Develop your team, strengthen financial controls and improve reporting through their ERP system.
- Support year-end accounting and help the site meet its local and sector-specific IFRS reporting requirements.
What you’ll bring
You’ll be a CCAB-qualified (ACCA/ACMA/ACA) Finance Manager, Company Accountant or Financial Controller with at least seven years’ post-qualification experience across manufacturing finance and financial control and management accounting. You’ll have a strong grasp of standard and activity-based costing, stock valuation and working capital. Experience in engineering, production or raw materials manufacturing would be an advantage.
Can you start in Leicester at short notice? Apply through this advert with your earliest start date, or contact Jamie Draper at Ethos Talent directly for a confidential conversation.
Finance Manager (6 Months) in Leicester employer: Ethos Talent Careers
This established organisation in Milton Keynes offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, making it an excellent employer for finance professionals. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to influence key commercial decisions while leading a high-performing finance team. The hybrid working model and competitive salary package further enhance the appeal of this role, allowing you to thrive both professionally and personally.
