Finance Manager
United Kingdom (Hybrid, with international travel)
£70,000 - £90,000 + 10-20% bonus
The Opportunity
An international, private manufacturing group is seeking a Finance Manager to drive financial and operational performance across its global production network. The business operates across multiple regions including Europe, the US, and Asia, and is on a strong growth trajectory through both organic expansion and acquisitions. As part of this journey, the organisation is investing significantly in its manufacturing footprint and capabilities. This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to shape performance frameworks, influence strategic decisions, and drive tangible operational improvements across a complex, multi-site environment.
The Role
You will act as the key finance partner to global manufacturing leadership, owning performance visibility, cost control, and continuous improvement across multiple international sites. This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role, requiring both detailed financial expertise and the ability to influence at a senior level.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing Costing & Control
* Review, challenge, and standardise costing methodologies across sites
* Oversee inventory, WIP, and manufacturing accounting processes
* Improve cost transparency and financial discipline
* Drive working capital and inventory efficiency
Performance Management & Reporting
* Develop global KPIs, dashboards, and performance frameworks
* Provide insight into cost, margin, and operational efficiency
* Support forecasting, production planning, and capacity analysis
* Enable data‑driven decision‑making across operations
Business Partnering
* Partner with Manufacturing, Procurement, and Commercial teams
* Identify inefficiencies and performance gaps
* Translate operational data into financial insights and actions
* Track delivery of improvement initiatives
Investment & Projects
* Support capital investment decisions and business cases
* Monitor project performance, risks, and ROI
* Contribute to manufacturing footprint optimisation initiatives
Systems & Process Improvement
* Strengthen financial controls and reporting consistency
* Improve data integrity across systems and processes
* Drive standardisation and automation across finance workflows
Candidate Profile
We are looking for a proactive, commercially minded finance professional who thrives in a global, fast‑paced environment.
Essential
* Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
* Strong experience in manufacturing finance, including costing, variances, and inventory
* Experience working in multi‑site and/or international environments
* Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel and reporting capability (e.g. Power BI)
* ERP system experience (e.g. SAP, Dynamics 365, or similar)
* Proven ability to influence stakeholders across functions and geographies
Preferred
* Experience building or improving manufacturing performance frameworks
* Comfortable operating in a hands‑on role, engaging with detailed data
* Track record of driving process improvements and implementing best practice
Culture & Working Style
* High ownership environment
* Lean and collaborative structure with direct access to senior leadership
* Balance of strategic influence and hands‑on delivery
* International exposure with regular interaction across global teams
* Travel to manufacturing sites is an integral part of the role
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