Finance Manager £50,000-£60,000 Manufacturing SAP Hybrid We''re recruiting a Finance Manager to join a large, complex manufacturing operation supporting both commercial and regulated programmes. This is a hands-on role combining strong technical finance with real operational business partnering. You''ll work closely with production, engineering, and procurement teams, providing insight, control, and challenge across cost, performance, and cash. What you''ll be doing Partnering with operational leaders to drive cost control and performance improvementLeading budgeting, forecasting, and monthly performance reviewsOwning month-end close: journals, accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reviews, and management accountsAnalysing labour and machine efficiency within a manufacturing environmentManaging intercompany transactions, fixed assets, and IFRS 16 leasesOverseeing cash flow, working capital, treasury, and short-term forecastingSupporting audits, VAT, statutory reporting, and banking requirementsDriving continuous improvement across finance and purchase-to-pay processes Systems and experience SAP experience is highly desirableStrong Excel skillsBackground in manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, or industrial environments preferred Leadership Line management of AP and AR teamsMentoring junior finance staff and apprenticesDeputising for the senior finance lead when required About you Qualified (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)Proven Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant experien