Finance Manager

Gleeson Recruitment Group partnering with a highly respected organisation within the manufacturing sector to appoint a dynamic Finance Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys being close to operations, acting as a trusted advisor, and shaping the financial performance of a complex, fast-moving environment.

In this role, you'll have full visibility across the UK business, working closely with senior leadership and multiple functional teams. It's a position for someone who enjoys ownership, over reporting, controls, forecasting, and financial insight.

As Finance Manager, you will lead the full spectrum of financial management activity for the UK site. This includes building robust budgets and forecasts, preparing month-end and year-end reporting packs, and ensuring that financial results are delivered accurately and on time.

Responsibilities of the role:

• Providing clear, value-adding analysis to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Managing balance sheet integrity and driving improvements in financial control.
• Overseeing the submission of group reporting data and ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.
• Working with operational leaders to track performance metrics, identify cost-saving opportunities, and monitor site-wide expenditure.
• Supporting the approval, tracking, and post-investment review of capital projects.
• Maintaining strong liquidity management and helping optimise working capital.
• Engaging cross-functionally with finance, operations, procurement, commercial teams, and cost control.
• Taking on ad-hoc projects and initiatives set by the Finance Director, often with the opportunity to shape processes and challenge how things are done.

Who we're looking for:

We're seeking a Finance Manager with strong technical grounding, excellent analytical capability, and the confidence to work closely with senior stakeholders. You'll be someone who enjoys owning processes, improving ways of working, and influencing outcomes across the business.

This role would suit a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with experience in the manufacturing industry.

Why this role is worth considering:

You'll be joining a high-performing organisation with a strong reputation, supportive leadership, and significant opportunity to make your mark. The Finance Director is committed to empowering this person, giving them autonomy and exposure to a wide range of challenges and decision-making.

If you're driven, commercially curious, and ready for a role where you can genuinely influence business performance, this is an excellent next step.

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