Commercial Finance Manager

ZipRecruiter; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to oversee financial planning and analysis across multiple manufacturing sites. This role requires strong leadership skills and finance experience in FMCG or manufacturing. The successful candidate will lead a team, manage stakeholder relationships, and drive improvements in reporting processes.

Benefits

Generous annual bonus structure

Pension

Healthcare

Staff discounts

On-site catering

Qualifications

• Finance experience in manufacturing or FMCG.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A deliverables across multiple factory sites.
• Oversee reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cost modelling.
• Coach and develop a team of FP&A Analysts.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Communication

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

We’re looking for a strategic and analytical Commercial Finance Manager to lead financial planning and analysis across our client's multiple manufacturing sites. If you're a finance professional with strong leadership skills and a background in FMCG or supply chain, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

In this role, you will:

• Lead FP&A deliverables across multiple factory sites
• Manage relationships with factory leadership and present financial insights
• Oversee reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cost modelling
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes and data integrity
• Coach and develop a team of FP&A Analysts
• Provide strategic input on key business decisions and ad hoc projects

What we’re looking for:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent). However, QBE applicants will be considered.
• Finance experience in manufacturing or FMCG
• Strong planning, modelling (desirable), and reporting system skills (SAP )
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management capabilities
• Proactive mindset with excellent communication and analytical abilities

On offer is a salary between £60,000-£70,000 per annum, in addition to the enhanced benefits including a generous annual bonus structure, pension, healthcare, staff discounts, on-site catering and much more.

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