Finance Manager

Broster Buchanan are recruiting for a Finance Manager in Chatteris, on a Temporary and a Permanent basis Job Purpose: To own the day-to-day financial management of the site, ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial control, and meaningful insight to support operational decision-making. The role balances hands-on financial management with business partnering across manufacturing and support functions. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Own monthly management accounts (PandL, balance sheet, cashflow)Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all financial reportingMaintain and improve financial controls and processesManage month-end close processOversee payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely integration into financial reportingEnsure VAT returns are accurate and submitted on timeMaintain audit-ready financial records and supporting documentationStatutory accountsYear-end processesTechnical accounting mattersEnsure adherence to internal policies and financial controlsMonitor and manage cashflowOversee receivables and payablesIdentify risks and opportunities relating to working capitalLabour costs (especially hourly workforce)Material usage and variancesWaste and efficiencySupport operational teams with cost visibility and decision-makingWork closely with CI Teams on improvement initiativesTranslate financial data into actionable recommendationsLead annual budgeting processMaintain rolling forecastsTrack performance vs budget and provide variance ..... full job details .....