Finance Manager - 6 month FTC

AM FRESH; Alconbury; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

AMFRESH Group is seeking a hands-on Finance Manager on a six-month fixed-term contract at our Alconbury site. You will own month-end delivery, management accounting and financial controls, working closely with operations and commercial teams to support financial decisions.

You should be a qualified accountant with strong month-end experience in FMCG/manufacturing, familiar with stock accounting and GRNI valuations, and proficient in Excel and Power BI for reporting and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong month-end and management accounting experience.
• Background in FMCG/manufacturing with stock accounting experience.
• Experience with ERP systems and Power BI is beneficial.
• Able to maintain financial controls and provide accurate reporting under tight deadlines.
• Clear communicator working with finance and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive month-end process including journals, stock and GRNI valuations and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts with variance analysis and budget commentary.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate differences.
• Maintain financial controls and support the wider finance team.
• Prepare financial reports and assist leadership with board packs.
• Improve month-end processes and reporting, leveraging Excel and Power BI.
• Collaborate with operations and commercial teams to inform financial decisions.
• Support ad hoc analysis and finance projects.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Month-end

Excel

Power BI

Stock accounting

Communication

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

Excel

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for a hands-on Finance Manager to join AMFRESH on a six-month fixed-term contract, taking responsibility for month-end delivery, management accounting and financial controls.

Month-end is a busy, time-sensitive period, with complex stock and goods received not invoiced (GRNI) valuations requiring detailed manual work across large datasets. The role requires someone comfortable getting into the detail, resolving differences and delivering accurate reporting to tight deadlines.

Outside month-end, the focus moves to balance sheet reconciliations, maintaining financial controls and supporting the wider finance team. There is also scope to improve processes and reporting, working closely with operations and commercial colleagues.

Key responsibilities

• Drive the month-end process, including journals, stock and GRNI valuations, and key reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis and clear commentary against budget and forecast.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations, investigate differences and follow through on outstanding actions.
• Maintain financial controls and support the wider finance team.
• Prepare financial reports and contribute to senior leadership presentations and board packs.
• Improve month-end and reporting processes, including data quality and opportunities for automation through Excel and Power BI.
• Work with operations and commercial teams to understand performance and support financial decisions.
• Support ad hoc analysis and finance projects.

About You

You will be a qualified accountant with strong month-end and management accounting experience, with a background in FMCG or manufacturing and experience of stock accounting and valuations.

The role would suit someone who enjoys detailed, practical finance work and can stay organised and accurate during a demanding month-end period.

Skills and experience

• An accounting qualification such as CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent.
• Experience taking responsibility for month-end delivery and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large, complex datasets.
• A thorough approach to investigating discrepancies and maintaining financial controls.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with finance and operational colleagues.
• A proactive approach to solving problems and improving processes.

Experience using ERP systems and Power BI would also be beneficial.

About Us

Opening in 2023 after the success of our Peterborough site, Alconbury Weald is already at the heart of the UK’s fresh produce supply chain. Every day, we sort, process, pack and deliver fresh, healthy produce to the UK’s leading supermarkets, so there’s a good chance the citrus, grapes and melons you buy have passed through our site.

AMFRESH is growing fast, and so are the opportunities. With over 800 colleagues from more than 50 countries, we’re powered by diverse talent and bold ambition. We put people first, investing in training, progression and long-term careers, and helping everyone reach their full potential.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We value diversity and believe that a wide range of perspectives strengthens our culture, drives innovation, and helps us better serve our customers. We are dedicated to making our recruitment process accessible for everyone. If you require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know, we’re happy to discuss how we can help.