Senior Finance Manager

Morepeople 01780; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run business in the fresh produce sector is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to oversee management accounts and support strategic projects. This role offers the chance to shape the position and make a significant impact with strong Excel and financial skills. Candidates should ideally be qualified accountants or have equivalent experience and be ready to engage fully with the team. Excellent progression opportunities are available.

Benefits

Clear career progression opportunities

Family focused work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in the fresh produce or food sector is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills are essential.
• Team player who can engage at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Produce management accounts and support investment decisions.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Manage profit and loss reporting.

Skills

Excel expertise

Financial analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Tools

Prophet software

Job description

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a role where you can really make a difference? We're working exclusively with a well established, family run business in the fresh produce sector, who are looking for a Senior Finance Manager to join their team.

This is a brand new role to the business, giving you the chance to shape it and take real ownership from day one.

What's in it for You

• Varied and Exciting Role: This newly created position offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a diverse range of responsibilities. From managing accounts and investments to supporting strategic projects, you'll enjoy a role that keeps you engaged and challenged every day.
• Excel Expertise: If you're a proficient Excel user with experience in Prophet software, you'll have the chance to showcase your skills and drive impactful financial analysis and reporting, contributing directly to the success of the business.
• Family Focused Environment: Our client prides itself on its family run culture, where every team member is valued and supported. If you're seeking a workplace where you can make a real difference and be part of a close knit team, you'll feel right at home with our client.
• Progression Opportunity: Clear career progression path opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Producing management accounts and supporting with investment decisions
• Getting involved in strategic projects and providing financial advice
• Leading budgeting and forecasting processes
• Managing profit and loss reporting
• Helping to coordinate audits
• Keeping records accurate and compliant with regulations

Required

• Experience in the fresh produce or food sector is a plus, but not essential
• Strong Excel skills
• Ideally a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), but we're open to those qualified by experience too
• A team player who's happy to get stuck in at all levels
• Someone who's driven, resilient and ready to take on a new challenge

How to Apply

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for accountancy and a desire to make a difference in the fresh produce sector, we encourage you to apply, alternatively, contact Angus on 01780 480530 or [e-mail]