Regional Finance Manager – FMCG

Major Healthcare; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in Bristol seeks an experienced Regional Finance Manager to drive commercial decision-making and performance in a fast-paced environment. You will act as a Finance Business Partner, leading on budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis while influencing strategy and improving financial processes. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong commercial acumen and multi-site experience, ready for a role that offers autonomy and hybrid working with travel across sites.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Autonomy in role

Support from senior finance leadership

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Strong post-qualified experience in finance.
• Background in FMCG or manufacturing.
• Ability to influence non-finance leaders.

Responsibilities

• Provide insight and support as a Finance Business Partner.
• Lead on budgets, forecasts, and monthly reporting.
• Drive efficiency through process improvement and financial controls.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA)

Advanced Excel skills

Strong commercial acumen

Resilient and proactive

Multi-site finance experience

Education

Qualified Accountant certification

Job description

Regional Finance Manager – FMCG
Location: Bristol (Hybrid, with travel across sites)
Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 + benefits
Contract: Permanent

Why This Role?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven finance professional to step into a high-impact Regional Finance Manager role within a fast-paced FMCG environment. You’ll be at the heart of the commercial decision-making process, working hand-in-hand with regional directors and operational leaders to influence strategy, improve performance, and deliver growth.

If you thrive on variety, enjoy travel across sites, and want to be more than “just the numbers person”, this role offers exactly that.

What You’ll Be Doing

Acting as a true Finance Business Partner to Regional Directors and Branch Managers, providing insight, challenge, and support

Leading on budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, KPIs, and monthly reporting that drive decision-making

Pinpointing risks and opportunities and influencing commercial outcomes

Providing meaningful analysis on margins, distribution costs, and new business performance

Preparing monthly review packs and taking an active role in branch review meetings

Driving efficiency through process improvement and stronger financial controls

Playing a key role in month-end close activities, including accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and stock takes

Benchmarking sites to highlight best practice and share performance improvements across the region

What We’re Looking For

Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) with strong post-qualified experience

Background in FMCG or manufacturing – you’ll need to understand the pace and complexity of the sector

Comfortable travelling across multiple sites – this role is about being visible and connected to the business

Strong commercial acumen – able to influence non-finance leaders and present financials with impact

Resilient, proactive, and confident in challenging assumptions

Track record of delivering process improvements, tighter controls, and smarter insights

Advanced Excel skills and strong systems knowledge

Multi-site finance experience is a big plus

What’s In It For You

A high-profile role with direct influence on regional performance

The chance to shape the finance agenda in a growing FMCG business

Autonomy to make the role your own while being supported by senior finance leadership

Hybrid working with regional travel – no two weeks will look the same

Competitive salary of £60,000 – £65,000 plus benefits