Finance Manager

Michael Page; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a Finance Manager for a rapidly expanding FMCG business in the UK. Based in Ellesmere Port, the role is hands-on, focusing on budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and reporting, and business partnering to drive growth.

The Finance Manager will lead month-end and year-end processes, develop controls, ensure regulatory compliance and partner with stakeholders across the business to support strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management, ideally within FMCG.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Deliver insightful financial analysis and reporting.
• Support commercial and operational decision-making.
• Monitor performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Manage month-end and year-end processes.
• Develop financial controls and ensure compliance.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business.

Skills

Budgeting & Forecasting

Financial Analysis

Finance Leadership

Stakeholder Communication

Regulatory Compliance

Team Management

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Reporting directly to the Group Finance Director, this is a hands-on, commercially focused role offering exposure across the full finance function. You will play a pivotal part in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, reporting, and business partnering, helping to drive performance and support business growth.

Client Details

My client is a rapidly expanding FMCG business with a strong market presence, ambitious growth plans, and a reputation for delivering high-quality products to customers across the UK.

Description

• Leading the budgeting and forecasting process
• Delivering insightful financial analysis and reporting
• Supporting commercial and operational decision-making
• Monitoring business performance and identifying improvement opportunities
• Managing month-end and year-end processes
• Developing financial controls and ensuring compliance
• Partnering with stakeholders across the wider business

Profile

A successful Finance Manager should have:

• Experience in financial management, ideally within the FMCG industry.
• A strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of relevant financial regulations and compliance standards.
• Proven leadership skills to manage and motivate a team.
• An analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail.
• Relevant professional qualifications in accounting or finance.
• The ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to non-finance stakeholders.

Job Offer

• Excellent salary and benefits