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Finance Manager

Chatham Permanent £50,000 - £55,000 per year View Job Description
We are recruiting a Finance Manager to support the Head of Finance in overseeing the day-to-day finance function. This is a key role within the business, managing transactional teams while contributing to financial reporting, analysis, and strategic initiatives.The position offers a blend of operational finance, team leadership, and commercial insight, with regular interaction across departments including production, IT, sales, and marketing.
  • Broad, commercially focused role with strong business exposure
  • Leadership responsibility with real impact

About Our Client

We are excited to be partnering with our client a highly respected Manufacturing company based in Medway who are seeking a Finance Manager to join them on a full time and permanent basis. Our client demonstrates a commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement, the business offers a collaborative environment and clear opportunities for progression within a growing organisation.

Job Description

Finance Manager responsibilities include;Financial Operations & Reporting

  • Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
  • Lead month-end and year-end close processes
  • Prepare and post journals including accruals and prepayments
  • Support the production of management information and board packs
  • Assist with cashflow forecasting and financial reporting accuracy



Commercial Analysis

  • Deliver sales, margin, and customer profitability analysis
  • Support development of product and profitability reporting
  • Provide insights to aid business decision-making
  • Work closely with departmental heads to enhance financial reporting and ownership



Stock & Manufacturing Finance

  • Manage stock valuation and analysis
  • Support standard costing and production-related financial processes
  • Collaborate with production teams on performance and reporting improvements



Leadership & Stakeholder Management

  • Manage a team of 3 direct and 2 indirect reports
  • Build strong cross-functional relationships across the business
  • Hold regular ledger review meetings and drive accountability
  • Support audit processes and respond to audit queries



Systems & Process Improvement

  • Improve reporting accuracy, efficiency, and automation
  • Support integration of systems (including Sage and potential ERP upgrades)
  • Review and enhance existing financial models and reporting tools

The Successful Applicant

The successful Finance Manager should have:

  • Experience in Project Finance, including planning, monitoring and reporting on complex projects. (Advantageous)
  • Leadership or people management experience is required.
  • A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
  • Experience in Manufacturing or engineering environments (desirable, not essential).
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • A highly organised approach with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

What's on Offer

Finance Manager Benefits include;

  • Competitive salary of £50,000 - £55,000 DOE
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits
  • Private healthcare options
  • Hybrid working (4:1 split)



If interested in exploring this role further, then please do apply today for immediate consideration.

Contact
Nicole Hill
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7046623
Phone number
+44 2078 312000

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Finance Manager
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Chatham
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nicole Hill
Consultant phone
+44 2078 312000
Job reference
JN-062026-7046623