White Horse Employment are delighted to be working with a well-established and highly regarded consumer brand to recruit a Finance Manager into their growing Finance team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant to take ownership of a key area of Finance, with a strong focus on hands‑on financial analysis, stock, inventory and margin accounting. You’ll be involved in the detail of month‑end reporting, standard costing and variance analysis, using the numbers to understand business performance, explain movements and provide clear commercial insight to stakeholders across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee stock, margin and inventory accounting, including standard costing and variance analysis
- Investigate financial movements and provide clear commentary and insight
- Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
- Maintain strong financial controls, reconciliations and accounting processes
- Analyse financial and operational data to identify trends and opportunities
- Business partner with senior stakeholders across Finance and the wider business
- Support cash flow, balance sheet management and year-end processes
- Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and reporting through automation and technology
- Support wider finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives
About You:
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
- Strong stock, inventory or margin accounting experience
- Background in manufacturing, retail or a complex inventory environment
- Strong standard costing and variance analysis experience
- Advanced Excel and analytical skills
- Commercially minded with strong attention to detail
- Confident communicator able to explain technical finance clearly
- Inquisitive, proactive and focused on continuous improvement
What's on Offer?
A specialist Finance Manager role offering genuine ownership of a business-critical area with exposure across Finance, Planning, Production and Operations.
You’ll have the opportunity to improve reporting, influence commercial decision-making and contribute to wider finance projects within an established and internationally recognised business.
The role also offers competitive benefits, hybrid working with 3 days in the office and staff discounts.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bath
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Contact Details:
White Horse Employment Ltd. Recruitment Team
