At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial operations and shape systems in a growing manufacturing company.
- Company: Dynamic manufacturing firm with direct access to top executives.
- Benefits: Salary of £65,000 - £75,000, career growth towards CFO, and influence on key decisions.
- Other info: Opportunity for significant career advancement and exposure to major projects.
- Why this job: Build your own financial function and make impactful decisions in a capital-intensive environment.
- Qualifications: Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant with manufacturing experience.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 75000 £ per year.
Youll have the opportunity to build the financial foundations of a growing manufacturing operation, rather than inherit someone elses processes. As Finance Manager, youll take ownership of the numbers from construction and commissioning through to full production, with direct exposure to the CEO, board and investors. This is a senior, hands-on appointment where youll shape systems, controls and reporting while influencing commercial decisions across a capital-intensive operation. As the group grows, there is also a defined development path towards a CFO position.
Whats in it for you:
- Salary of £65,000 - £75,000 per annum
- Direct access to the CEO, Plant Director and board
- Genuine ownership of building the company's in-house financial function
- Defined development path towards a future CFO position
- Exposure to major capital projects, commissioning and operational manufacturing
- Opportunity to influence commercial decisions, investment reporting and future growth
Your responsibilities as Finance Manager:
- Produce monthly management accounts, variance analysis, cash forecasts and board reporting, giving senior stakeholders clear visibility of performance
- Control capital expenditure across the plant build, including contractor payments, variations, cost-to-complete reporting and contingency
- Build the internal function by implementing accounting systems, month-end processes, payroll, expenses, credit control and appropriate controls
- Own and develop the integrated financial model, providing scenario analysis to support commercial and strategic decisions
- Support fundraising, investor reporting, lender requirements, covenant compliance and due diligence activity
- Oversee VAT, statutory accounts, audit, tax, banking, insurance and relevant regulatory requirements
What were looking for in a Finance Manager:
- Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant
- Background within manufacturing, industrial or infrastructure environments, ideally with exposure to capital projects or plant commissioning
- Evidence of building or substantially improving an internal financial function, including accounting systems and controls
- Strong Excel and financial modelling capability, including ownership of integrated models suitable for board-level reporting
- Experience covering management accounts, cash forecasting, audit, statutory requirements and senior stakeholder reporting
If you want a role where you can build something, influence decisions and grow alongside the business, apply today for this Finance Manager position with your CV.
Finance Manager employer: TEAM
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