Finance 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.