Finance Manager
  • England,South East,Kent
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £45,000 - £60,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionFinance Manager / Commercial Accountant | Sandwich | £45-60K
Are you a commercially driven finance professional with a passion for partnering the business and influencing performance?
We’re working with a progressive, growing manufacturing business seeking a Finance Manager / Commercial Accountant to play a pivotal role at the heart of the organisation. This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible position, working closely with senior leadership and operational teams to drive smarter decision-making and business success.
The Opportunity
This is a broad and impactful role, combining core financial control with meaningful commercial insight. You’ll act as a key link between finance and the wider business, ensuring that accurate, timely information supports strategic and operational decisions.
Key responsibilities include:
*Producing monthly management accounts and presenting results to senior leadership.
*Partnering with commercial teams on project costing and CVR reporting.
*Developing forecasts, models, and scenario analysis to support decision-making.
*Managing and updating weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts.
*Collaborating across departments to utilise centralised financial data effectively.
*Acting as a key finance contact, working closely with senior stakeholders including the MD.
Profile:
We’re looking for someone who blends technical excellence with strong commercial awareness and outstanding communication skills:
*Proven experience as a Finance Manager or Commercial Accountant, ideally within manufacturing or a similar sector.
*Commercially astute, with the ability to interpret data and influence business decisions.
*Confident communicator, able to build relationships across all levels of the business.
*Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet tight reporting deadlines.
*A collaborative mindset and the ability to act as a bridge between finance and operations.
*Exposure to Microsoft Dynamics 365 would be advantageous.
What You’ll Be Doing
*Acting as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing clear financial insight and constructive challenge.
*Driving improvements in reporting, forecasting, and business visibility.
*Supporting the business in making informed, commercially sound decisions.
*Ensuring high-quality, timely reporting that underpins performance and strategy.
Why Apply?
*A genuine opportunity to influence business performance and strategy.
*Close collaboration with senior stakeholders in a growing manufacturing environment.
*A role offering both technical depth and commercial exposure.
*A supportive culture where finance is valued as a key driver of success.
Job number 3753105

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Company Details:
Cobb & Jones Recruitment Limited
Company size: 1–4 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
Cobb & Jones Recruitment specialise in Accountancy and Finance recruitment across the Kent regions. We recruit for all salary levels within Industry f...
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