Regional Finance Manager - FMCG

Hamilton Woods; Cwmsyfiog; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic finance consultancy is seeking a Regional Finance Manager to act as a Finance Business Partner to directors across multiple sites. This role offers a competitive salary of £60,000 - £65,000 with benefits, along with the opportunity to influence regional performance and shape the finance agenda in the FMCG sector. Candidates should have strong qualifications and post-qualified experience in finance, alongside advanced Excel skills and commercial acumen.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Autonomy in the role

High-profile job influence

Flexible working arrangement

Qualifications

• Strong post-qualified experience in finance.
• Background in FMCG or manufacturing with an understanding of the sector dynamics.
• Comfortable with regional travel.
• Proactive and resilient with confidence in challenging assumptions.
• Proven track record in process improvements and insights.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a true Finance Business Partner to directors and managers.
• Leading on budgets, forecasts, and monthly reporting.
• Identifying risks and opportunities.
• Driving efficiency through process improvements.
• Preparing monthly review packs for branch meetings.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA)

Strong commercial acumen

Advanced Excel skills

Multi-site finance experience

Job description

Overview

Regional Finance Manager - FMCG

Location: Bristol (Hybrid, with travel across sites)

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + benefits

Contract: Permanent

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

To explore this opportunity further, get in touch:

Joe Gorman
(phone number removed)