Strategic Talent Partner

Finance Manager

Finance Manager

  • Burnley (office based)
  • Permanent
  • £45-50k
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Role Summary

We’re supporting a well-established manufacturing business in the East Lancashire area as they look to appoint a commercially minded Finance Manager due to retirement.  This isn’t a direct people-management role.

This isn’t just a desk-based role — you’ll be a key partner to operational teams, occasionally (once a month maximum) visiting additional sites to support month-end processes, improve reporting accuracy, and provide meaningful financial insight.

As Finance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of a manufacturing company, ensuring accurate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance with financial regulations. This role involves the individual working as part of a team, providing strategic financial guidance to the senior management team, monitoring company performance, and supporting cost control initiatives to drive profitability and operational efficiency.

Job duties
  • Prepare and present accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual statements.
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal company policies.
  • Assist in the preparation of Budgets
  • Coordinate external audits and manage the relationship with auditors.
  • Analyse costs, identifying areas for improvement and cost reduction.
  • Implement cost control measures across operations, including inventory management, procurement, and production processes.
  • Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to performance and efficiency.
  • Supervise and mentor the wider finance team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
Offer
  • £45,000 – £50,000 (experience dependent)
  • Study support options (if required)
  • Monday – Thursday 8.30am – 5pm | Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm
  • 33 days holiday inc. bank holidays
  • 1 additional annual leave day each year after 12 months service, up to 38 days including bank holidays
  • Annual pay review
  • December bonus after 12 months service
  • Option to enrol to healthcare scheme
  • Death in service
  • Free onsite parking
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