At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial reporting and analysis of stock and inventory across multiple channels.
- Company: Join a fast-paced, commercially driven organisation in Weymouth.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, high visibility, and opportunities for process improvement.
- Other info: Strong opportunity for career growth and development in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a Finance Manager role with exposure to senior leadership.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with experience in financial accounting and stock management.
The predicted salary is between 54450 - 66550 £ per year.
Sheridan Maine is partnering with a large, fast-paced and commercially driven organisation in Weymouth, to recruit a Finance Manager – Stock & Commercial Reporting. This is a high-impact finance role focused on stock accounting, inventory control, financial reporting, and commercial analysis within a complex, multi-channel environment. This position will suit a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong experience in financial accounting, stock/inventory reporting, month-end close, and balance sheet control. You will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data while providing meaningful insight into stock performance and commercial drivers. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a Finance Manager role with strong exposure to stock, commercial finance, and operational stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead financial reporting, control, and analysis of stock and inventory accounting across multiple channels and entities.
- Perform and oversee stock reconciliations to the general ledger, investigating and resolving variances.
- Own month-end close processes, including inventory, cost of sales, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Provide clear and insightful commercial reporting and variance analysis on stock performance and key drivers.
- Support budgeting and forecasting for stock, inventory, and related cost areas.
- Deliver regular financial reporting to support commercial decision-making and performance tracking.
- Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, supporting audit queries and requirements.
- Maintain strong financial controls, governance, and compliance with internal policies.
- Partner with operations, commercial, and finance teams to understand and challenge stock movements.
- Support continuous improvement of financial reporting systems, processes, and controls.
About You
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Strong background in financial accounting, management accounting, or commercial finance.
- Proven experience in stock accounting, inventory management, or high-volume transactional environments.
- Strong experience with month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to explain financial variances and commercial drivers.
- Confident working with cross-functional stakeholders across finance, operations, and commercial teams.
- Experience in retail, FMCG, wholesale, or multi-channel environments highly desirable.
- Team leadership experience beneficial but not essential.
What’s on Offer
- Hybrid working (2 days office / 3 days home).
- Opportunity to work in a commercially focused Finance Manager role with real impact.
- High visibility across finance, operations, and senior leadership teams.
- Exposure to complex stock, inventory, and commercial reporting structures.
- Strong opportunity for process improvement, systems development, and value-add analysis.
You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
Finance Manager – Stock & Commercial Reporting in Weymouth employer: Sheridan Maine South
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