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Site Finance Manager

Kent Permanent £70,000 - £80,000 per year View Job Description
A pivotal opportunity for a qualified finance professional to lead the finance function at a major UK food manufacturing site. This is a strategic, site-based role where you'll manage performance reporting, financial control, and budgeting-while acting as a trusted partner to the site leadership team.
  • Key finance role in a Large FMCG group
  • Influence decision-making at site leadership level

About Our Client

Our client is a major UK manufacturer with a market-leading portfolio of food brands and a national operational footprint. With revenues exceeding £1bn and a dynamic, multi-site supply chain, the business is known for its pace, innovation, and strong internal progression opportunities. This role sits within their grocery division and plays a central role in site performance and group reporting.

Job Description

As Site Finance Manager, you'll report to a divisional Financial Controller and support the operational and strategic performance of a major manufacturing site. You will lead the local finance agenda, delivering clear insight and robust financial control, while also supporting capital investment and long-term planning initiatives.Key responsibilities:

  • Own site budgeting, forecasting and monthly performance reporting
  • Lead financial control, variance analysis and overhead tracking
  • Deliver weekly/monthly reporting cycles and board-ready insights
  • Support costing, margin analysis and standard cost updates
  • Review capital expenditure, including ROI modelling and board submissions
  • Partner with operations, engineering and supply chain teams to drive site performance
  • Ensure audit readiness and compliance with internal controls
  • Lead and develop an on-site Management Accountant
  • Engage with group stakeholders on reporting and supply chain finance matters



The Successful Applicant

The Ideal Candidate Profile:

  • Fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent)
  • Strong track record in a manufacturing or FMCG finance environment
  • Advanced user of Excel and ideally experienced with SAP or similar ERP systems
  • Excellent communication and business partnering skills
  • Proven ability to manage tight deadlines and complex financial data
  • Confident working with senior non-finance stakeholders
  • Able to lead, develop and motivate a small on-site finance team



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary + bonus potential
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Company pension and share scheme options
  • Corporate discounts and employee wellbeing support
  • Full-time, on-site role with excellent visibility and progression opportunities (e.g., Divisional Controller, Supply Chain Finance Lead)
Contact
Paul Urquhart
Quote job ref
JN-062025-6760403
Phone number
+44 1622 604 511

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Controller
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Kent
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Paul Urquhart
Consultant phone
+44 1622 604 511
Job reference
JN-062025-6760403