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This is a leading player in the food industry who is looking for a sharp, detail-driven Mandarin Speaking Finance Manager to join the dynamic team. This role sits at the heart of the business, partnering closely with senior leadership, operations, commercial, and supply chain teams. You will have full visibility across the UK manufacturing site and European sales network, making this an ideal position for a finance leader who wants to drive performance, influence decision-making, and shape the company's financial future.
TITLE: Mandarin Speaking Finance Manager
Location: Erith
Job Type: Permanent, full-time
Salary (phone number removed)
Language required: Fluent Mandarin and English
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Management
Lead the finance function, ensuring accurate accounting, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
Prepare monthly management accounts and financial statements for senior leadership.
Drive financial planning, cash flow forecasting, and long-term business modelling.Business Partnering
Work closely with production, supply chain, and sales teams to improve cost efficiency and margin performance.
Analyse production costs, raw materials, labour efficiencies, and yield performance.
Provide commercial insight to support pricing decisions, product profitability, and investment strategy.Operational Finance & Controls
Manage working capital, cash flow, and financial risks effectively.
Strengthen financial systems, internal controls, and compliance processes.
Oversee year-end audits and liaise with external advisors.Strategic Projects
Support expansion initiatives, new product investments, and capacity upgrades.
Lead financial evaluations of capital expenditure, automation projects, and new market entry.
Contribute to continuous improvement and digitalisation of finance processes.
Skill and Qualications
We're looking for a finance professional who brings both technical strength and strategic thinking:
Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent).
5+ years' experience in manufacturing, FMCG, food production, or similar sectors.
Strong understanding of cost accounting and factory finance.
Proven ability to partner with operational teams and influence senior stakeholders.
Excellent analytical and modelling skills.
Hands-on, proactive, confident in fast-paced environments.
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