Interim Finance Manager (Manufacturing) - 3-6 Month Contract
Location: Calne (Hybrid)
Start: ASAP
Systems: MS Dynamics 365 Business Central (essential)
We're supporting a leading manufacturing business in Calne who are looking for an experienced and hands on Interim Finance Manager to support the site for an initial 3-6 month contract. This role is critical in driving accuracy across costing, inventory, production reporting, and site performance, so strong manufacturing experience is essential.
You'll oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and ensure compliance with IFRS/UK GAAP, while supervising a Management Accountant.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing Finance & Costing
1. Establish, maintain, and improve cost accounting standards across product costing and cost allocations.
2. Analyse inventory valuation, production order variances, standard vs actual variances, and absorption in production cost centres.
3. Provide detailed financial analysis on plant performance, gross margin variances, and key operational KPIs.
4. Support costing for new and existing products, partnering closely with Sales and Technical teams.
Reporting, Forecasting & Budgeting
5. Lead accurate and timely month-end and quarter-end reporting for the plant.
6. Produce rolling 3‑month forecasts for plant KPIs and financial performance.
7. Compile the annual plant budget, cost centre budgets, and budgeted cost standards.
8. Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports covering product and site performance.
Financial Control & Compliance
9. Maintain strong accounting policies in line with IFRS and UK GAAP.
10. Prepare UK statutory accounts and manage the annual audit process.
11. Oversee the annual physical inventory count and ensure complete regulatory and site compliance.
12. Manage day‑to‑day accounting operations and supervise the Management Accountant.
Essential Skills & Experience
13. Fully qualified (CIMA/ACCA).
14. Minimum 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment - strong costing/inventory exposure required.
15. Hands-on experience with MS Dynamics 365 Business Central (mandatory).
16. Advanced Excel and strong overall systems capability.
17. Excellent communication skills, able to partner with non‑finance teams.
18. Strong budgeting, forecasting, and analytical skills.
19. Able to prioritise effectively and deliver to tight deadlines.
If you are a hands-on Finance Manager then please apply to this role or send a copy of your CV
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