Job Description
Finance Director (Contract) — Manufacturing
£600 per day
* Manufacturing requires cost-accounting and operational finance expertise, placing it high in the typical senior FD band (£750–£950).
* Operational complexity (inventory, CAPEX, supply chain) increases market value.
Role Overview
A Maidstone-based manufacturing business requires a Finance Director to lead financial control, cost optimisation and operational performance.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead full FP&A including product costing, variance analysis and inventory management.
* Drive cost-challenge initiatives and partner with production and operations teams.
* Oversee cashflow, CAPEX planning and working capital efficiency.
* Maintain statutory compliance and manage audit processes.
* Improve cross-departmental communication and reporting clarity.
Candidate Profile
* ACA/ACCA/CIMA with strong manufacturing/operational finance experience.
* Confident communicator, able to influence shop-floor and board-level alike.