Finance Manager – Part Qualified

January 5, 2026
£40000 - £42500

Job Description

We’re recruiting a Part-Qualified Finance Manager for a well-established food manufacturing business with a strong production footprint and clear growth plans.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Management Accountant or Site Accountant looking to step into a Finance Manager role with real ownership, visibility, and progression.

Finance Manager – The Job:

  • Full ownership of the site P&L
  • Costing, variance analysis, and margin reporting
  • Stock, WIP, and yield analysis
  • Monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Supporting budgets and forecasts
  • Partnering with operational teams to drive cost control and performance
  • Supporting year-end and audit processes

Finance Manager – The Candidate:

  • Part-qualified (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)
  • Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or food production
  • Strong management accounting and cost analysis skills
  • Comfortable in a site-based, fast-paced environment
  • Ambitious and keen to progress to a senior finance role

Finance Manager – The Package:

  • £40,000 salary
  • Study support towards qualification
  • Clear progression to Senior Finance Manager / Financial Controller
  • High exposure to operational and senior leadership teams
  • Stable, growing business with long-term career opportunities
Reference No.
CMPQFM050126

Disclaimer

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application for the currently advertised position unsuccessful. However, we may contact you regarding other suitable roles. We want to emphasize that no wording in this advertisement is intended to discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All candidates will be evaluated solely on their merits, qualifications, and ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the role. Recruitment Solutions (NW) LTD operates as an employment agency for both permanent recruitment and temporary placements.