Operations Finance Manager

As the Operations Finance Manager, you will:

• Take full ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning for the manufacturing and distribution departments.
• Lead the monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and performance metric reporting.
• Chair monthly review meetings with key stakeholders, providing strategic insight and recommendations.
• Build detailed finance packs to support business partners and drive decision-making.
• Work closely with the supply chain team to ensure alignment between financial and operational plans.
• Oversee financial appraisals of new capital investments, submitting for Board approval.
• Attend regular operational meetings, providing critical financial insights.
• Set internal transfer prices for all manufactured products.
• Evaluate purchase price variances for all input costs in manufacturing and distribution.
• Manage interim and full-year stock counts in collaboration with external auditors.
• Partner with 3rd-party logistics providers to ensure budget adherence and cost optimisation.
• Take responsibility for HMRC excise and deferred duty ledgers, reporting, and compliance.
• Audit internal teams regularly for stock accuracy and value.
• Support the buying process for raw and packaging materials with price and contract evaluations.
• Monitor utility consumption and provide regular insights into forecast demand.