A privately owned and rapidly growing manufacturing and logistics group is seeking an experienced, hands‑on Finance Manager to lead the finance function across multiple entities. This is a high‑impact role suited to someone organised, commercially focused, and confident operating in a fast‑paced, operationally complex environment.
About the Role
You will take full ownership of day‑to‑day finance operations, reporting, controls, and process improvement across a small but expanding group of companies. Managing a small finance team, you will ensure accurate financial reporting, strengthen internal controls.
Responsibilities
Cost Accounting
Support and oversee cost accounting including COGS, overheads, labour costs, and variances
Analyse scrap rates, operational efficiency, stock movements, and cost‑saving opportunities
Support stock takes and reconcile results to financial records
Partner with production and warehouse teams to maintain accurate operational data
Finance Operations & Reporting
Lead day‑to‑day finance operations across multiple entities
Deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts
Oversee balance sheet integrity, reconciliations, and financial controls
Manage payroll, pensions, and statutory submissions
Lead, mentor, and develop a small finance team
Systems & Process Improvement
Enhance internal controls and streamline financial processes
Drive improvements in ERP usage
Strengthen data accuracy and reporting efficiency
Commercial Insight
Provide financial oversight across logistics operations including driver costs, subcontractors, fleet/fuel usage, and route profitability.
Produce insight on utilisation, pallet movements, customer margins, and operational efficiency.
Support logistics KPIs, cost control, and commercial decision‑making
Business Partnering
Act as a key business partner to operational and commercial leaders
Support strategic decision‑making across the group
Requirements
The Ideal Person
Full/part‑qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
Strong background in manufacturing finance (essential)
Experience supporting logistics operations (advantageous)
Excellent ERP skills
Confident communicator at all levels
Hands‑on, organised, commercially minded, and comfortable in a fast‑paced environment
Benefits
What's In It For You?
Autonomy to shape and elevate the finance function
Exposure to both manufacturing and logistics operations
A growing group with real opportunities to influence performance
A supportive leadership team and a role with genuine impact
Salary of £50,000 - £60,000 Plus Benefits
Salary description
£50000.00 - £60000.00 per year