Finance Manager | East Lancashire | £45-50k | Permanent
We’re supporting a well-established manufacturing business in the East Lancashire area as they look to appoint a commercially minded Finance Manager due to retirement.
This isn’t just a desk-based role — you’ll be a key partner to operational teams, occasionally visiting additional sites to support month-end processes, improve reporting accuracy, and provide meaningful financial insight.
As Finance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of a manufacturing company, ensuring accurate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance with financial regulations. This role involves the individual working as part of a team, providing strategic financial guidance to the senior management team, monitoring company performance, and supporting cost control initiatives to drive profitability and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and present accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual statements.
* Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal company policies.
* Assist in the preparation of Budgets
* Coordinate external audits and manage the relationship with auditors.
* Analyse costs, identifying areas for improvement and cost reduction.
* Implement cost control measures across operations, including inventory management, procurement, and production processes.
* Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to performance and efficiency.
* Supervise and mentor the wider finance team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
About You
* Part, fully qualified or QBE considered
* Experience within a manufacturing or product-based environment is preferred
* Sage 200 experience highly desirable
* Strong management accounting and month-end experience
* Confident communicator, comfortable working with non-finance stakeholders
* Willingness to travel regularly to multiple UK sites
* Proactive, hands‑on, and solutions‑focused approach
Benefits & Package
* Monday – Thursday 8.30am – 5pm | Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm
* 28 days holiday inc. bank holidays
* 1 additional annual leave day each year after 12 months service, up to 33 days including bank holidays
* Annual pay review
* Free onsite parking
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