At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead stock financial accuracy and reporting while driving process improvements.
- Company: Thriving retail business in Havant with a purpose-driven culture.
- Benefits: Flexible working, enhanced holiday, pension, and excellent perks.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on stock finance and collaborate across teams.
- Qualifications: Experience in stock finance and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
CMA is delighted to be working exclusively with a thriving and purpose-driven retail business based in Havant to recruit a Stock Finance Manager on a permanent basis. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the integrity of stock financials across the business, combining financial control with operational insight.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take ownership of inventory accuracy and stock-related financial reporting, while leading continuous improvement initiatives and engaging with cross-functional teams.
What will the Stock Finance Manager role involve?
- Lead responsibility for the accuracy, existence and completeness of the company’s stock file.
- Own financial entries related to stock, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and audit readiness.
- Develop and implement stock control and reconciliation procedures, including regular variance analysis and inventory reporting.
- Manage and support the stock audit team, overseeing regular stock counts and investigations.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Supply Chain, IT and Logistics to improve stock processes and ensure alignment.
- Deliver clear, meaningful insights and reporting to senior stakeholders using tools like Power BI and Excel.
- Drive process improvements, automation and increased efficiency across stock accounting and reconciliation workflows.
Suitable Candidate for the Stock Finance Manager vacancy:
- Proven experience in stock finance, inventory control or stock operations within a finance setting.
- Strong understanding of financial accounting for inventory and operational processes.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; high attention to detail.
- Experience managing or mentoring a small team.
- Confident communicator who can engage both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
- Proficient in Excel (lookups, pivot tables) and ideally experienced with Power BI or similar reporting tools.
Additional benefits and information for the role of Stock Finance Manager:
- Flexible working environment with an ability to work on a hybrid basis.
- Enhanced Holiday and pension.
- Excellent additional benefits package.
Locations
Stock Finance Manager in Hampshire, Havant employer: CMA Recruitment Group
CMA Recruitment Group is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment within a thriving manufacturing organization in Purbrook. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, the company provides competitive salaries and hybrid working options, ensuring a healthy work-life balance while allowing you to make a significant impact during a pivotal change period.
