Finance Manager
The Role
We are recruiting a Finance Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function for a well-established manufacturing business based in East London. This is a hands-on role combining financial control, reporting, and commercial support, working closely with senior leadership to drive performance, accuracy, and informed decision-making.
The role would suit a commercially minded finance professional with experience in manufacturing or engineering-led environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage monthly management accounts, forecasts, and budgets
* Oversee financial controls, ledgers, and cashflow management
* Analyse manufacturing costs, margins, and variances
* Support pricing, costing, and profitability analysis
* Manage payroll, VAT, and statutory reporting
* Work with auditors, accountants, and external advisors
* Improve financial processes, systems, and reporting accuracy
* Partner with operational teams to support production and commercial decisions
Skills & Experience
1. Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
2. Proven experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
3. Strong understanding of cost accounting and production finance
4. E...