Finance Manager

Lusona Consultancy are delighted to be working on behalf of a Manufacturing organisation in South Lanarkshire to recruit a Finance Manager. Our client are a Scottish manufacturer with over 40 years experience. Our client are a family business currently at 14 million turnover across 4 sites across Scotland and the UK. This role will involve travel across a multi-site providing partnership activities across Manufacturing and operational functions.The Finance Manager will join a hands on environment offering technical and commercial guidance across the leadership team and ensuring the smooth running of the finance team. The Salary on offer will be dependant on experience and discussed on application. Our client operate on site with a 13.00pm finish on a friday, 33 days annual leave and 5% employer pension contribution. This role offers progression into a Financial Controller role after a successful period in post.The Finance Manager will be responsible for managing the finance function and ensuring the robust management of the general ledger. This is a varied role involving technical and commercial accounting with the opportunities for process improvement.The RoleKey responsibilities will include:Preparation of monthly management accounts across the GroupProduction of management information and reports for senior managementProduct costing & profitability analysisPricing and margin analysisBOM analysis (bill order material analysis)Management and support of the finance teamBank reporting and credit controlWorking with large data sets and improving the functionality of reportingProviding cover for payroll and other finance functions when requiredManaging the year-end audit processLiaising with external providers including pensions and insuranceSupporting stock management activity including valuationIdentifying and implementing process improvements across finance and the wider businessThis is a commercial finance role working with the management team and operations to gain a true understanding of the business and how finance can add value through effective business partnering.About YouThe successful candidate will be a qualified or Qualified through experience accountant ideally with previous experience working within a manufacturing environment. Candidates will also be considered who are looking to develop over the long-term in the manufacturing sector.You should also have:Strong management accounting experiencePrevious experience working with ERP systemsAdvanced Excel and wider MS Office skillsStrong commercial and analytical abilityThe confidence to work closely with senior management and other areas of the businessThis role would suit a hands on accountant who enjoys working with operations to add value to business performance .PackageSalary: CompetitivePension: 5% employer contribution

Location: Predominantly South Lanarkshire, with travel to other Group locationsWorking arrangement: Office basedContract: Permanent, full-timeFor further information, please reach out to Lynsey Pitkeathly or apply online.