Senior Finance Manager

Michael Page; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

20% performance-based bonus

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Senior Finance Manager for our FMCG client in North Peterborough. You will lead the finance shared services team, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive process improvements across financial reporting and closing cycles.

You will partner with other departments to enhance performance, monitor KPIs, and support audits while delivering timely, accurate reporting for strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance shared services or a similar financial management role.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Proven expertise in financial reporting and analysis.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the finance shared services team to deliver timely and accurate financial processes.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Provide strong financial analysis and reporting to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with other departments to streamline operations and improve overall performance.
• Monitor key performance indicators and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support audits and ensure all financial records are accurate and up to date.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Financial reporting

Financial analysis

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Education

ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

The Senior Finance Manager role in North Peterborough within the FMCG industry focuses on overseeing financial operations and ensuring efficiency across shared services. This position plays a key part in managing processes, improving performance, and supporting the business with accurate financial reporting.

Client Details

Our client is a leading FMCG manufacturer based in North Peterborough supplying products to major UK retailers, operating within a fast-paced, high-volume production environment. With a strong focus on operational excellence, continuous improvement and innovation, they offer an exciting opportunity to join a business where finance plays a key role in driving commercial and strategic decision-making.

Description

• Lead and manage the finance shared services team to deliver timely and accurate financial processes.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Provide strong financial analysis and reporting to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with other departments to streamline operations and improve overall performance.
• Monitor key performance indicators and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support audits and ensure all financial records are accurate and up to date.

Profile

A successful Senior Finance Manager should have:

• Strong experience in finance shared services or a similar financial management role, ideally FMCG industry experience.
• A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Proven expertise in financial reporting and analysis.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements effectively.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Job Offer

• Salary of £70,000+ DOE.
• £8,500 car allowance.
• 20% performance-based bonus.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.