Finance Manager

Fresh People; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business in the fresh produce sector in Maidstone is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee financial management and commercial analysis. This hybrid role offers the chance to work closely with teams to enhance business performance while contributing to strategic decisions in a sustainability-focused organization. Candidates should have strong experience in financial analysis and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management, forecasting, and commercial analysis
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive financial business partnering to commercial and procurement teams.
• Deliver accurate and timely management accounts, forecasts, budgets, and variance analysis.
• Produce financial insights, bridge statements, and commentary to support decision-making.

Job description

Finance Manager (Hybrid)

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join a leading business within the fresh produce and FMCG sector, based in Kent.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of financial management, forecasting, and commercial analysis for a growing retail division. Youll work closely with commercial and procurement teams to maximise performance, identify opportunities, and support strategic business decisions.

This role offers the chance to join a well-established and forward-thinking organisation with a strong focus on sustainability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide proactive financial business partnering to commercial and procurement teams.
• Deliver accurate and timely management accounts, forecasts, budgets, and variance analysis.
• Produce financial insights, bridge statements, and commentary to support decision-making.
• Conduct margin analysis, consignment reconciliation, and identify cost improvement opportunities.
• Present commercial performance updates at weekly trading and review meetings.
• Support senior finance leadership with ad-hoc analysis and strategic financial projects.
• Maintain robust financial controls and ensure comp...