Finance Manager

Leicester Full-Time 48000 - 52000 £ / year (est.) No home office possible

Location: Leicester (Hybrid – 2 days on site)
Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 + benefits
Start: ASAP | Permanent, Full Time

A fantastic opportunity for a commercially focused Finance Manager to join a well-established, market-leading FMCG business.

This is a high-impact role offering an excellent blend of flexibility, autonomy and business partnering, ideal for a Finance Manager who enjoys working closely with operations and driving performance rather than producing routine management accounts.

The Role

Reporting into the wider finance function and partnering closely with the Branch Manager, you will act as the key finance contact for the site, focusing on profitability, commercial analysis and decision support.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the finance business partner to site leadership
Drive profitability through detailed commercial and margin analysis
Provide clear financial insight to support operational decision-making
Support forecasting, budgeting and performance reviews
Build strong relationships across finance, operations and the wider group
Manage and develop one direct report (Finance Analyst)

What We\’re Looking For

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience
Strong commercial finance or finance business partnering background
FMCG experience is a must
Confident communicator with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, operational environment

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Finance Manager employer: Hamilton Woods

Hamilton Woods offers a dynamic and supportive work environment in Leicester, where employees are encouraged to grow and develop their skills. With competitive salaries, performance bonuses, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance through hybrid working options, this company stands out as an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful careers in finance within the manufacturing sector.