Finance Manager – Stock & Margin Analytics | Hybrid

White Horse Employment Ltd.; Chilcompton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Employee discount

Free parking

On-site parking

Work from home

Job summary

White Horse Employment is partnering with a well-established consumer brand to recruit a Finance Manager who will take ownership of stock, inventory and margin accounting. You will lead month-end reporting, standard costing and variance analysis, using the numbers to drive commercial insight and challenge stakeholders.

The role offers hybrid working, with collaboration across Finance, Planning, Production and Operations.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification is required.
• Strong stock, inventory or margin accounting experience.
• Background in manufacturing, retail or complex inventory environments.
• Strong standard costing and variance analysis experience.
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills.
• Commercial mindset with attention to detail.
• Confident communicator who can explain technical finance clearly.
• Inquisitive, proactive and focused on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee stock, margin and inventory accounting, including standard costing and variance analysis
• Investigate financial movements and provide clear commentary and insight
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
• Maintain strong financial controls, reconciliations and accounting processes
• Analyse financial and operational data to identify trends and opportunities
• Business partner with senior stakeholders across Finance and the wider business
• Support cash flow, balance sheet management and year-end processes
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and reporting through automation and technology
• Support wider finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Stock accounting

Variance analysis

Manufacturing knowledge

Commercial mindset

Communication skills

Process improvement

Education

ACCA/CIMA

Job description

White Horse Employment is partnering with a well-established consumer brand to recruit a Finance Manager who will take ownership of stock, inventory and margin accounting. You will lead month-end reporting, standard costing and variance analysis, using the numbers to drive commercial insight and challenge stakeholders.

The role offers hybrid working, with collaboration across Finance, Planning, Production and Operations.