Finance Assistant - Manufacturing

Location: Stoke with travel to Telford 1 day a week

Package: Competitive Salary + Development plan

Are you looking to build a rewarding career in finance within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment? We are seeking a motivated and analytical Finance Assistant to join our team, supporting operational and financial performance across multiple sites. This role is ideal for someone eager to grow, influence change, and take on increasing responsibility over time.

The Opportunity

As Finance Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting forecasting, analysing performance, and maintaining strong financial controls across 2 manufacturing facilities in Stoke & Telford. You will collaborate closely with teams across Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain, giving you broad exposure and influence.

This is a development role, with genuine progression opportunities based on performance and evolving business needs - perfect for someone looking to advance their finance career in a manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and develop financial models for forecasting, costing, and scenario planning Support Finance with month‑end reporting and analyse variances with clear, actionable insights Work cross-functionally to improve data accuracy and operational performance Analyse manufacturing efficiencies, material usage, and labour utilisation Monitor inventory valuation, WIP, stock movement and support financial controls Provide additional cover for sales/purchase ledger and cashbook duties when required

Requirements

Part-qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent experience Strong Excel and analytical skills Manufacturing sector experience is essential A proactive, curious, and detail‑driven approach Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment A self-starter with a positive attitude and strong organisational skills Confident communicator, able to influence and guide internal stakeholders

Why Join Us?

Here, you're not just taking a job you are joining a supportive business who will invest in your growth, professional development and well‑being.

Benefits include:

Group pension plan (4% Er) Group life assurance (x2) 23 days' annual leave + bank holidays Increasing to 28 days with length of service Early finish every Friday On-site car parking Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Supportive environment with real career progression based on SMART objectives Discretionary bonus schemeThese benefits reflect our commitment to work-life balance, employee development, and long-term stability.

If you're a motivated finance professional who thrives in a manufacturing environment and loves turning data into meaningful business insights, we'd love to hear from you.

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Our commitment:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes