Finance Manager

Our client is a well established organisation operating within a fast-paced food production setting. Following a recent phase of significant systems upgrades, they are seeking a Finance Manager who can champion new ways of working and bring a high level of technical confidence to the team.

They require a leader who can guide and support an on-site finance function, particularly through periods of transition. The ideal candidate will be someone who is hands-on, highly accountable, and capable of motivating others while ensuring the team continues to deliver strong results. A proven history of developing people, managing change, and building effective working relationships across operational teams is essential.

• Take overall responsibility for producing the monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Provide clear, insightful financial reporting each month for the Finance Director, including meaningful variance explanations and performance commentary.
• Oversee the annual budgeting process and lead regular reforecasting activities in conjunction with senior finance leadership.
• Prepare weekly KPI summaries and cashflow updates to support operational and strategic planning.
• Ensure balance sheet reconciliations, journals, accruals and prepayments are prepared and reviewed to a high standard.
• Play a central role in embedding newly introduced financial systems and operational tools across the department.
• Champion process changes within the team, helping ensure new procedures are consistently applied and understood.
• Seek out areas where reporting, controls and routine processes can be improved, automated or made more efficient.

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA).
• Strong background as a Finance Manager within food, fresh produce, agriculture or retail.
• Demonstrable experience of managing teams and supporting staff through periods of change.
• Proven track record of developing people and enhancing team capability.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to build strong working relationships across operational teams.
• Confident with financial systems, with prior involvement in system implementation projects.
• Comfortable taking ownership, meeting deadlines, and driving continuous improvement.

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