Commercial Finance Manager

FMCG JOBS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG sector is seeking a Finance Manager to manage and optimize financial operations. You will collaborate with the leadership team, oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, and support vendor relationships. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with 3-5 years of experience and a proactive approach to financial management. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the financial future of a dynamic, fast-growing business based in London.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years post-qualification experience in finance.
• Relevant commercial business partnering experience in FMCG or Retail.
• Pro-active, results-driven approach to financial responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead financial planning and analysis for strategic projects.
• Oversee supplier payments and financial reporting.
• Cultivate vendor relationships and manage financial control.

Skills

Financial planning and analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Vendor management

Compliance knowledge (VAT)

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to shape the financial future of an innovative, fast-growing company? As our Finance Manager, you'll play a critical role in managing and optimising financial operations. Reporting directly to the CFO and leadership team, you'll collaborate with global partners and oversee key financial functions across multiple regions. This is a superb opportunity to be a part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team at an exciting stage of growth, to help shape the success of the business as they continue to scale internationally.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and building financial models for strategic projects.
• Oversee supplier payments, ensuring smooth and accurate payment flows.
• Manage financial control and reporting, including month-end close, payroll, AP/AR, and comprehensive financial reports.
• Cultivate and manage vendor relationships, from negotiating payment terms to inventory control and cost management.
• Conduct detailed supplier account analysis and resolve any discrepancies with clarity.
• Continuously improve financial processes, enhancing efficiency and accuracy across the board.
• Lead Accounts Payable and Receivable operations, ensuring timely processing of invoices and supporting month-end close activities with our accounting teams.
• Handle quarterly VAT returns and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Review UK and NL payroll, including pension contributions, on a monthly basis.
• Support the wider team with financial queries and ensure clear communication of roles and expectations.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent with 3-5 years' post-qualification experience. You will have relevant commercial business partnering experience, preferably in the FMCG or Retail sector; familiarity with US and other regions is advantageous.

The successful candidate will have a pro-active and results-driven approach with the ability to take ownership of significant financial responsibilities. You will thrive in a supportive environment that values creativity, collaboration, and personal development.