Maidstone - Operations Finance Manager

About Our Client

Our client is an innovative leader in the manufacturing sector, known for its commitment to quality and standards. They manufacture and distribute a wide range of products and have a great heritage.

Job Description

As the Operations Finance Manager, you will:

• Take full ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning for the manufacturing and distribution departments.
• Lead the monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and performance metric reporting.
• Chair monthly review meetings with key stakeholders, providing strategic insight and recommendations.
• Build detailed finance packs to support business partners and drive decision-making.
• Work closely with the supply chain team to ensure alignment between financial and operational plans.
• Oversee financial appraisals of new capital investments, submitting for Board approval.
• Attend regular operational meetings, providing critical financial insights.
• Set internal transfer prices for all manufactured products.
• Evaluate purchase price variances for all input costs in manufacturing and distribution.
• Manage interim and full-year stock counts in collaboration with external auditors.
• Partner with 3rd-party logistics providers to ensure budget adherence and cost optimisation.
• Take responsibility for HMRC excise and deferred duty ledgers, reporting, and compliance.
• Audit internal teams regularly for stock accuracy and value.
• Support the buying process for raw and packaging materials with price and contract evaluations.
• Monitor utility consumption and provide regular insights into forecast demand.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate for this Operations Finance Manager will be a high calibre, qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong experience in manufacturing, production, logistics, or supply chain finance. You will bring:

• Demonstrable experience with financial planning, analysis, and reporting within a commercial setting.
• A proactive and analytical mindset with a strong commercial understanding.
• Working knowledge of SAP or similar financial systems would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• The ability to influence and lead strategic decisions through effective business partnering.
• Exposure to Consumer Finance, Retail Operations, or Manufacturing industries is desirable.

• A competitive salary range of c£75,000.
• The opportunity to grow your career
• Excellent soft benefits and discounts

If this position appeals to you, we encourage you to apply. Take this opportunity to further your career in a company that values your expertise and dedication and would benefit from your rounded commercial and technical skill set.