Site Finance Manager
Location: Cambridgeshire
Salary: £65,000-£70,000 + benefits
We’re working with an established international food manufacturing group to appoint a Site Finance Manager for their Cambridgeshire site. It’s an opportunity for someone who enjoys being close to the operation, understanding what drives performance and working alongside senior stakeholders to improve profitability.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll act as the finance business partner to the General Manager and site leadership team, taking ownership of site financial performance and, more importantly, turning the numbers into meaningful business decisions.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Leading weekly and monthly site performance reporting, providing clear financial insight and analysis.
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Managing the site month-end close, standard costing and variance analysis.
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Overseeing inventory, stock control and financial controls.
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Leading the site budgeting and forecasting processes.
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Supporting capital investment proposals and business cases for operational improvements.
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Monitoring cost‑saving initiatives and ensuring improvements deliver genuine financial benefits.
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Working with Operations to improve yield, efficiency, waste and overall site profitability.
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Improving reporting processes, data integrity and financial systems across the site.
Who this suits
You’ll have experience in manufacturing finance, ideally within a site‑based, operational or industrial finance environment.
You’ll bring:
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Strong knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis and inventory management.
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Experience leading month‑end, budgeting and forecasting processes.
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An understanding of how operational performance translates into financial results.
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Experience with Power BI or other reporting tools would be beneficial.
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The ability to work closely with and constructively challenge senior operational stakeholders.
Why it’s worth a conversation
This is a visible and influential position where you’ll have a genuine impact on site performance and profitability.
You’ll benefit from the support of an established Group finance function, exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to work closely with Operations in a business where finance plays an important role in driving performance and continuous improvement.
Site Finance Manager employer: THE COLLECTIVE NETWORK LIMITED
Join a dynamic engineering business in Bedford that values your growth and offers a clear pathway from recruitment to broader HR roles. With a supportive work culture, you'll enjoy 26 days of holiday, a matched pension scheme, private medical insurance, and a share incentive plan, all while taking ownership of the recruitment function and collaborating with experienced professionals. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their career while enjoying a rewarding work environment.
Contact Details:
THE COLLECTIVE NETWORK LIMITED Recruitment Team
