Finance Manager

Morepeople 01780; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Manager to provide critical financial insights and support in a dynamic retail environment. This role involves management accounting, forecasting, and commercial analysis, working closely with various stakeholders to drive business performance. You'll be responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, identifying risks and opportunities, and ensuring compliance with financial controls. If you are a qualified accountant with a proven track record in financial analysis and business partnering, this is an exciting opportunity to influence and contribute to a growing retail division.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Annual Bonus

25 Days Annual Leave

Private Health Insurance

Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with FMCG, manufacturing, or traded commodities experience.
• Strong financial analysis and business partnering skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial insights and challenge teams to drive performance.
• Deliver accurate forecasts, budgets, and variance analysis.
• Ensure strong financial controls and compliance.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Business Partnering

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Qualified Accountant (CIMA preferred)

Job description

Location: Kent (Hybrid)
Salary: £50k (DOE) + £4k car allowance + up to 10% discretionary bonus

Are you a commercially focused finance professional looking for a dynamic role in a fast-paced industry? We are seeking a Finance Manager - Retail to provide financial insight, analysis, and decision support within a growing retail division.

About the Role:

As Finance Manager, you will play a key role in management accounting, forecasting, and commercial analysis, working closely with Commercial Directors, Procurement teams, and the Head of Finance. You will act as a Finance Business Partner, delivering timely and accurate financial reporting while identifying risks and opportunities to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide financial insights and challenge commercial teams to drive performance
2. Deliver accurate forecasts, budgets, variance analysis, and ad-hoc reporting
3. Manage consignment reconciliation, margin analysis, and commercial performance reviews
4. Identify risks and opportunities to help meet financial targets
5. Prepare monthly review packs with insightful commentary
6. Oversee royalty & rebate calculations, grower loan requests, and foreign currency assessments
7. Ensure strong financial controls and compliance with company policies
8. Support the Head of Finance with analysis and project work

What We're Looking For:

1. Qualified Accountant (CIMA preferred) with experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or traded commodities
2. Strong financial analysis and business partnering skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders
3. A results-driven and adaptable mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving
4. Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a track record in process improvement
5. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

What's on Offer?

1. Salary: £50k (DOE) + £4k car allowance
2. Bonus: Up to 10% discretionary annual bonus
3. Annual Leave: 25 days + bank holidays
4. Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
5. Pension: Defined Contribution (3% Employer / 5% Employee)
6. Private Health Insurance
7. Probation Period: 3 months
8. Notice Period: 3 months

If you're ready to take on a commercially focused finance role in a fast-moving environment, apply now!

For more details or to apply, please contact Angus on 01780 480530 or via email at [e-mail]