At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead finance operations, manage reporting, and drive performance improvements.
- Company: Dynamic manufacturing company with a focus on growth and collaboration.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and enjoy excellent career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a key role that shapes business decisions.
- Qualifications: Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA with finance management experience in manufacturing.
The predicted salary is between 54450 - 66550 £ per year.
Are you a qualified Finance Manager looking for a role where you can make a real commercial impact? We're looking for an experienced finance professional with a strong manufacturing background to lead the finance function at our Monmouth site while supporting our Swansea operation. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business where you'll work closely with operational leaders, influence key business decisions, and lead a high-performing finance team.
Please note: This is a hybrid role, however candidates must be based within a commutable distance of Monmouth, as you'll be required on site 3-4 days per week.
The Role
Reporting into senior leadership, you'll take ownership of the month-end process, management reporting, financial control, budgeting and forecasting, while providing valuable commercial insight to support operational performance. You'll also lead and develop the finance team across the South region, ensuring robust financial controls and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Reporting & Control
- Lead the Monmouth month-end close process.
- Prepare and review month-end journals, including stock, accruals and prepayments.
- Maintain the fixed asset register.
- Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
- Produce accurate monthly management accounts.
- Support annual audits and statutory reporting.
- Assist with annual budgets and quarterly forecasting.
- Complete balance sheet reconciliations and reviews.
- Commercial Finance
- Partner with the Plant Managers, providing financial analysis and commercial support.
- Analyse profitability, labour efficiency, manufacturing costs and material usage.
- Support investment appraisals and cost-saving initiatives.
- Deliver meaningful financial insight to support operational decision-making.
- Leadership
- Lead the Monmouth finance team and provide oversight to the other site based Finance Managers.
- Develop and mentor the wider finance team.
- Manage workloads effectively and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
About You
You'll be a confident and commercially minded Finance Manager who enjoys partnering with operational teams and leading people.
Essential
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
- Previous Finance Manager experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong experience preparing management accounts, budgets and forecasts.
- Experience leading or supervising a finance team.
- Excellent understanding of manufacturing accounting principles.
- Commercially focused with strong analytical skills.
- Intermediate Excel skills.
- Confident building relationships with operational stakeholders.
Desirable
- Multi-site finance experience.
- Sage 200 knowledge.
- Experience delivering process improvements.
- Project accounting or project management experience.
Why Apply?
This is more than a traditional finance role. You'll be a key business partner, influencing operational performance, driving continuous improvement and helping shape the future of the business. If you're a hands-on Finance Manager who enjoys working closely with manufacturing operations and leading high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your finance leadership career.
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