Finance Manager

Niche Recruitment Ltd; Shaw; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Manager for a major player in the UK drinks market, Freixenet Copestick. This role emphasizes financial reporting, compliance, and team leadership within a vibrant FMCG environment. Responsibilities include month-end closes, overseeing VAT submissions, managing the Accounts Payable team, and preparing group reporting. Candidates should be qualified accountants with experience in a multi-entity setting and possess strong communication skills. This opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a people-first culture.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong technical skills.
• Experience in FMCG or multi-entity business environments.
• Confidence in presenting financial data to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close, producing timely management accounts.
• Prepare group reporting packs and support budgeting processes.
• Manage and develop the Accounts Payable team.

Skills

Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Strong technical knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of financial reporting

Proficient in SAP

Proficient in Excel

Proven team leader

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Overview

Are you a qualified finance professional looking to take ownership of reporting and compliance within a thriving FMCG business? If you're ready to lead month-end processes, manage a small team and make a tangible impact on financial governance, this could be the role for you!

Freixenet Copestick are a major player in the UK’s drinks market and we’re proud to be the UK’s leading supplier of Sparkling Wines! With an extensive portfolio across Still Wine, Sparkling Wine, Beer and Spirits, this is an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of the next phase of growth.

This is a key opportunity for a Finance Manager to step into a role focused on reporting accuracy, financial control and cross-functional collaboration. You’ll play a vital part in month-end delivery, group reporting, and audit preparation across multiple entities, supporting the Financial Controller and wider finance team. With three direct reports in the Accounts Payable team, your leadership will be crucial in maintaining and enhancing internal compliance processes. This is a fantastic chance to join a business that blends commercial ambition with a grounded, people-first culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close, producing timely and accurate management accounts for multiple business units.
• Prepare group reporting packs, support budgeting processes, and present results at monthly review meetings.
• Oversee VAT, duty submissions and intercompany reconciliations across UK, Ireland and wider EU markets.
• Manage and develop the Accounts Payable team, including performance reviews and day-to-day leadership.
• Support interim and year-end audits, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
• Provide insight and financial commentary to support commercial decision-making and strategic planning.

Skills & Experience

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong technical knowledge.
• Previous experience in an FMCG or multi-entity business environment.
• Excellent communication skills with confidence to present to senior leadership.
• Sound understanding of financial reporting, compliance frameworks, and group consolidation.
• Proficient in SAP and Excel (intermediate to advanced level).
• Proven team leader with a coaching mindset and an eye for continuous improvement.

We are dedicated to creating an open and inclusive working environment, and this starts with our recruitment practices. We try to ensure that everybody who is interested in joining our team has equal opportunity and ability to start that journey with us. We intend to have flexible and accessible hiring practices and will make every attempt to adapt to your needs throughout. We welcome any requests for adjustments in our processes.

Niche Recruitment is proud to be managing the recruitment of this role exclusively on behalf of Freixenet Copestick. If this sounds like your next step, please apply now or contact Niche Recruitment to discuss further