Your new company Hays is partnering with a leading manufacturing business based in Leeds, committed to innovation, efficiency, and delivering high-quality products to our customers. As growth continues within the company, we are keen to connect with experienced Finance Managers who understand the unique challenges and opportunities within the manufacturing sector.Your new role Management reporting: Deliver accurate monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and performance commentary.Costing and margin analysis: Monitor production costs, overheads, and profitability, ensuring efficiency across operations.Budgeting and forecasting: Lead planning cycles, aligning financial targets with production schedules and strategic goals.Business partnering: Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and production teams to provide financial insights that drive performance.Process improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline reporting, strengthen controls, and enhance ERP/BI systems.Compliance and audit: Ensure adherence to financial standards and support external audits.What you''ll need to succeed Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with strong management accounting background.Proven experience in a manufacturing or production environment, with deep knowledge of cost accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis.Expertise in inventory management, stock valuation, and margin analysis, ensuring accurate reporting of production costs.Strong understanding of overhead alloc