Finance Director (Contract) - Manufacturing£600 per dayManufacturing requires cost-accounting and operational finance expertise, placing it high in the typical senior FD band (£750-£950). Operational complexity (inventory, CAPEX, supply chain) increases market value.Role OverviewA Maidstone-based manufacturing business requires a Finance Director to lead financial control, cost optimisation and operational performance.Key ResponsibilitiesLead full FPandA including product costing, variance analysis and inventory management. Drive cost-challenge initiatives and partner with production and operations teams. Oversee cashflow, CAPEX planning and working capital efficiency.Maintain statutory compliance and manage audit processes. Improve cross-departmental communication and reporting clarity. Candidate ProfileACA/ACCA/CIMA with strong manufacturing/operational finance experience.Confident communicator, able to influence shop-floor and board-level alike.