Finance Manager

Finance Manager - Manufacturing (12 Month FTC) Nottingham (Hybrid) £60,000 - £65,000An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to join a growing UK manufacturing business based in Nottingham on a 12-month fixed term contract covering maternity leave, with the potential for the role to become permanent.This Finance Manager role sits at the centre of the finance function and will lead the costing and commercial finance activity supporting multiple manufacturing sites. The successful Finance Manager will oversee a specialist team responsible for delivering accurate product costings that support new product development and key customer relationships with major UK retailers.This is a hands-on Finance Manager position in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ideal for someone who enjoys working cross-functionally with operations, NPD, procurement and commercial teams while also leading and developing a team.The RoleAs Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the product costing function and ensure the smooth delivery of costing activity across the business.Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and prioritising costing requests across multiple manufacturing sites
• Leading and developing a team responsible for product costing
• Reviewing and approving costings, including COGS, margins and pricing assumptions
• Partnering with operations, procurement, NPD and commercial teams
• Supporting the costing of new product launches for major UK retailers
• Challenging inputs and improving the accuracy and robustness of cost models
• Driving continuous improvement in costing processes and reporting

About YouTo succeed as Finance Manager, you will bring strong manufacturing finance experience combined with the ability to lead a team and influence stakeholders across the business.We are particularly interested in candidates who have:

• Experience working within a manufacturing or FMCG environment
• Strong product costing or standard costing experience
• Understanding of Bill of Materials (BOM) and manufacturing cost structures
• Experience managing or leading a finance team
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment

Qualifications such as CIMA, ACCA, AAT or strong QBE experience will all be considered.The OpportunityThis Finance Manager opportunity offers the chance to join a fast-growing and ambitious manufacturing organisation where finance plays a key role in supporting product innovation, operational performance and commercial decision-making.You will benefit from:

• Salary £60,000 - £65,000
• Hybrid working
• 33 days holiday
• Additional employee wellbeing and benefit schemes
• The potential for the role to become permanent

If you are a Finance Manager, Manufacturing Finance Manager, Cost Accountant or Commercial Finance Manager with strong manufacturing and costing experience, we would be keen to hear from you.Apply today or contact BTG Recruitment for a confidential discussion.