- Commercial Finance Manager
- Building business cases and capital expenditure
- Process improvements that drive profitability
A well-established, high-growth foodservice and distribution business is looking for a commercially minded Finance Manager – Operations to business partner their Operations Director and leadership team across multiple sites.
This is a genuinely commercial finance role, not a back office one. You'll be the key link between Operations and Finance, providing the analysis, governance and challenge that drives performance across the business.
What you'll be doing:
- Business partnering the Operations Director and senior operational team, translating financial performance into commercial insight they can act on
- Owning weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting, KPIs, variance analysis and commentary
- Leading annual budgets and rolling forecasts, working closely with operational stakeholders to secure buy in
- Building business cases and capital expenditure proposals to support investment decisions
- Taking ownership of the P&L for operational sites, working closely with the Management Accounts team
- Supporting the external audit process and contributing to the statutory accounts
- Identifying cost efficiencies and process improvements that drive profitability
What we're looking for:
- Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA (or qualified by experience in a similar role)
- Experience in a fast-paced FMCG, foodservice, distribution or logistics environment
- Strong background in management accounts and commercial finance
- Confident building business cases and capital proposals
- Comfortable working across multiple sites, with national travel as part of the role
- Strong Excel skills; experience with reporting tools such as Power BI is a plus
- A natural communicator who can build relationships and influence at all levels
This is a great opportunity for a qualified or experienced finance professional who wants genuine commercial exposure and a seat at the table with operational leadership.
Finance Manager - Operations in Cheltenham employer: Trinity House Group Careers
Join a dynamic and established organisation as an Interim Finance Director, where you will be part of a collaborative finance team that values hands-on involvement and strategic insight. With flexible onsite requirements and a culture that encourages professional growth, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact during a crucial trading period while working closely with senior leadership. Embrace the chance to contribute to meaningful projects in a supportive environment that prioritises both employee development and operational excellence.
Contact Details:
Trinity House Group Careers Recruitment Team
