Our client is a fast-growing manufacturing company in the animal nutrition sector. They are seeking a highly competent and strategic Finance & Administration Manager to strengthen our financial controls, operational efficiency, and administrative leadership.

This role is ideal for a seasoned finance professional with proven experience in manufacturing environments and demonstrated ability to manage teams and complex operational dynamics.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership

• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.

• Drive profitability through cost analysis, margin tracking, and pricing support.

• Lead preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports.

• Ensure statutory compliance (tax, audit, regulatory filings).

• Manage cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships.

Manufacturing Finance Oversight

• Monitor production costing, raw material utilization, wastage control, and inventory management.

• Strengthen internal controls within procurement, stores, and production.

• Implement robust stock reconciliation and cost accounting systems.

• Support operational decision-making with data-driven financial insights.

Administration & Team Leadership

• Lead and supervise finance and admin staff.

• Oversee payroll, HR coordination, and administrative functions.

• Develop and enforce policies, procedures, and financial governance structures.

• Improve systems for efficiency and accountability.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.

• CPA (K) – Fully qualified.

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Proven experience managing and leading a team.

• Strong understanding of cost accounting and production finance.

• Experience with ERP/accounting systems.

• High integrity, leadership maturity, and strategic thinking ability.