The Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the financial operations of an industrial and manufacturing organisation in Chester. This position focuses on cost analysis, budgeting, and ensuring accurate financial reporting within the accounting and finance department.Client DetailsWe''re partnering with a well-established, innovation-driven global manufacturer based in Chester, that''s delivering cutting-edge solutions across industries-from clean energy to advanced automation.With a proud history and a forward-looking strategy, this business is investing heavily in people, systems, and process excellence-and right now, their UK finance team is looking for an experienced professional to help shape the future.In this role, you''ll take full ownership of financial operations across two UK entities, with broad responsibility spanning credit control, payroll postings, reporting, reconciliations, and strategic financial analysis to support pricing and capital investment decisions.DescriptionThe key responsibilities of the Finance Manager include:Prepare and analyse cost reports to support decision-making processes.Monitor and manage inventory valuation and standard costing procedures.Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts for the accounting and finance department.Provide detailed variance analysis and recommendations for cost control.Hands on duties across transactional finance and payroll postings Collaborate with production teams to review and improve ..... full job details .....