Commercial Finance Manager
Location: Kent (hybrid)
Our client is a market-leading international organisation within FMCG, operating across multiple countries with a reputation for quality and sustainability. They are now seeking a Finance Manager to support their UK division. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work within a high-profile brand, partnering closely with senior stakeholders across Commercial, Procurement, and Finance to drive performance and growth.
Key Responsibilities
Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications currently being received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Location: Kent (hybrid)
Our client is a market-leading international organisation within FMCG, operating across multiple countries with a reputation for quality and sustainability. They are now seeking a Finance Manager to support their UK division. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work within a high-profile brand, partnering closely with senior stakeholders across Commercial, Procurement, and Finance to drive performance and growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver accurate management accounts, forecasts, budgets, and analysis for senior stakeholders.
- Provide challenge and insight to Commercial and Procurement teams to maximise opportunities.
- Lead variance analysis, commentary, and performance reporting at trading meetings.
- Produce review packs, bridge statements, and financial models to support decision-making.
- Support foreign currency planning
- Uphold strong financial controls, ensuring compliance with company policies and audit standards.
- Contribute to process improvements, ad-hoc analysis, and project initiatives led by the Head of Finance.
- Strong experience of business partnering in a fast-moving, commercial environment.
- Excellent Excel skills and the ability to interrogate data effectively.
- Confidence in challenging assumptions and driving performance improvements.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
- A hands-on, results-driven approach with resilience in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 (depending on experience)
- Car Allowance: £4,000
- Bonus: Discretionary, up to 10%
- Pension: 3% employer / 5% employee (after probation)
- Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays
- Other: Private Health Insurance
Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications currently being received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
