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.
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