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 (P&L, balance sheet, cashflow)
Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all financial reporting
Maintain and improve financial controls and processes
Manage month-end close process
Oversee payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely integration into financial reporting
Ensure VAT returns are accurate and submitted on time
Maintain audit-ready financial records and supporting documentation
Statutory accounts
Year-end processes
Technical accounting matters
Ensure adherence to internal policies and financial controls
Monitor and manage cashflow
Oversee receivables and payables
Identify risks and opportunities relating to working capital
Labour costs (especially hourly workforce)
Material usage and variances
Waste and efficiency
Support operational teams with cost visibility and decision-making
Work closely with CI Teams on improvement initiatives
Translate financial data into actionable recommendations
Lead annual budgeting process
Maintain rolling forecasts
Track performance vs budget and provide variance analysis
Key Skills:
Proven experience in a Finance Manager or senior accounting role
Strong management and cost accounting skills
Solid understanding of financial controls and compliance
Ability to communicate financial information to non-finance stakeholders
Hands-on and willing to operate at both detailed and summary levels
Comfortable with end to end finance processes within an SME environment highly desirable
Experience of working in manufacturing and understanding of BOM's (preferred)
Advanced knowledge of MS excel (preferred)
Knowledge of Syspro or other manufacturing ERP systems highly desirable
Excellent interpersonal skills - able to build rapport with a diverse group of employees and stakeholders
Proven experience in developing and implementing financial policies and procedures to ensure financial stability and growth
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail
