The Role:
As Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing and enhancing the finance function, providing strategic oversight, and supporting operational decision-making. You will work closely with senior leadership in a fast-paced, commercial environment, shaping financial strategy, improving efficiency, and embedding best practice across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the preparation and ownership of monthly management accounts and financial reporting
* Oversee budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis to support commercial decision-making
* Manage cash flow and provide insight to improve efficiency and working capital
* Prepare year-end audit files and liaise with external auditors
* Develop financial models, reporting tools, and standardised processes to drive performance
* Mentor and support junior finance team members, fostering professional development
* Ensure compliance with accounting standards and strong internal controls
* Identify opportunities to streamline finance operations and implement process improvements
Key Skills & Experience:
* Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or Qualified by Experience)
* Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail
* Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
* Proactive and able to manage competing priorities independently
* Experience within distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or similar fast-paced commercial environments is desirable but not essential
* Demonstrable experience in finance transformation, process improvement, or standardisation initiatives
What’s on Offer:
Our client offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Manager to make a real impact within a well-established and growing distribution business, while developing their career in a commercially driven environment
Salary description
£40000.00 - £45000.00 per year