Finance Manager

A leading global manufacturer is looking for a Site Finance Manager to join its finance leadership team at a key operational site near Bolton. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional with strong manufacturing finance experience to play a critical role in driving site performance and supporting strategic decision-making. Working closely with the Plant Manager and Site Leadership Team, you will provide financial insight, lead planning and forecasting processes, and help improve operational and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities Partner with the Plant Manager and operational leaders to drive financial performance and cost improvements Manage 2 members of the finance team Lead site budgeting and forecasting, including volumes, manufacturing costs, factory variances, fixed costs, Capex and inventory Deliver monthly financial reporting, analysing and explaining variances against budget and forecast Provide financial insight and analysis to support strategic decisions and business cases Oversee cost accounting and manufacturing performance analysis Monitor headcount vs budget and FX forecasting