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Finance Manager

Leicester Permanent View Job Description
As Finance Manager, you'll be the finance lead on-site, acting as a true business partner to operational and commercial teams. This is a hands-on role with high visibility and impact, ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with production, supply chain, and commercial teams.
  • Finance Manager role with a commercial / operational Focus
  • Leicester

About Our Client

A well established food manufacturing business with a strong brand presence, committed to quality, efficiency, and innovation. As part of their ongoing growth, they are looking for a Finance Manager to lead site-based financial operations and business partnering activities, helping them to drive smarter decisions and sustainable growth.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities



  • Own the day-to-day financial management of the manufacturing site


  • Lead and develop a team of 2 direct reports


  • Drive operational and commercial analysis to support margin improvement and cost control


  • Deliver accurate and timely weekly and monthly reporting, KPIs, and variance analysis


  • Collaborate with the site leadership team to improve financial performance and productivity


  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes


  • Monitor inventory, production costing, and overheads to ensure financial accuracy


  • Act as a finance business partner across departments, challenging and supporting where needed


  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and external financial standards

The Successful Applicant



  • Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA or equivalent)


  • Strong experience in a manufacturing environment - ideally food/FMCG


  • Proven track record in operational and commercial finance


  • Excellent analytical, communication, and influencing skills


  • Experience managing and developing small teams


  • Hands-on, proactive, and detail-oriented


  • Comfortable being site-based and engaging with stakeholders at all levels



What's on Offer



  • Competitive salary + bonus


  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays


  • Pension scheme / Private Healthcare


  • Opportunities for career development within a growing business


  • A collaborative and supportive team environment


  • The chance to make a real impact on-site



Contact
Yasmin Kyriacou
Quote job ref
JN-092025-6834458
Phone number
+44 116 282 1577

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Finance Manager
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Leicester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Yasmin Kyriacou
Consultant phone
+44 116 282 1577
Job reference
JN-092025-6834458