At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead finance operations and enhance processes across a growing manufacturing group.
- Company: Rapidly growing privately owned manufacturing and logistics group.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, autonomy, and opportunities for real impact.
- Other info: Supportive leadership team with genuine career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape the finance function and influence performance in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Strong background in manufacturing finance and confident communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
A privately owned and rapidly growing manufacturing and logistics group is seeking an experienced, hands-on Finance Manager to lead the finance function across multiple entities. This is a high-impact role suited to someone organised, commercially focused, and confident operating in a fast-paced, operationally complex environment.
About The Role
You will take full ownership of day-to-day finance operations, reporting, controls, and process improvement across a small but expanding group of companies. Managing a small finance team, you will ensure accurate financial reporting and strengthen internal controls.
Responsibilities
- Cost Accounting
- Support and oversee cost accounting including COGS, overheads, labour costs, and variances
- Analyse scrap rates, operational efficiency, stock movements, and cost-saving opportunities
- Support stock takes and reconcile results to financial records
- Partner with production and warehouse teams to maintain accurate operational data
- Finance Operations & Reporting
- Deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts
- Oversee balance sheet integrity, reconciliations, and financial controls
- Manage payroll, pensions, and statutory submissions
- Lead, mentor, and develop a small finance team
- Systems & Process Improvement
- Enhance internal controls and streamline financial processes
- Drive improvements in ERP usage
- Strengthen data accuracy and reporting efficiency
- Commercial Insight
- Provide financial oversight across logistics operations including driver costs, subcontractors, fleet/fuel usage, and route profitability
- Produce insight on utilisation, pallet movements, customer margins, and operational efficiency
- Support logistics KPIs, cost control, and commercial decision-making
- Business Partnering
- Act as a key business partner to operational and commercial leaders
- Support strategic decision-making across the group
Requirements
The Ideal Person
- Strong background in manufacturing finance (essential)
- Experience supporting logistics operations (advantageous)
- Confident communicator at all levels
- Hands-on, organised, commercially minded, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
What's In It For You?
- Autonomy to shape and elevate the finance function
- Exposure to both manufacturing and logistics operations
- A growing group with real opportunities to influence performance
- A supportive leadership team and a role with genuine impact
Salary of £50,000 - £60,000 Plus Benefits
Finance Manager in Milton Keynes employer: OM Search Consultants
Join a forward-thinking recruitment consultancy that values innovation and collaboration in the manufacturing sector. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, we offer clear progression opportunities and a hybrid work model that promotes work-life balance. Our supportive culture encourages professional development, making us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
