Finance Manager

Finance Manager Stevenage | £55,000–£60,000 DOE | Permanent, full time Minimum four days in the office, with one day from home once established The Animal People Recruitment Company is partnering with a successful, entrepreneurial consumer-products business to recruit an experienced Finance Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to become the senior finance lead within a growing, owner-managed group operating across manufacturing, international trading, e-commerce, consumer brands and property.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director and leading a small finance team, you will take ownership of the finance function while providing the commercial insight needed to support continued growth. Responsibilities Producing monthly management accounts Managing P&L, balance sheet and cash-flow reporting Maintaining a rolling 12-week cash-flow forecast Managing working capital, debtors, creditors and stock Leading budgets, forecasts and variance analysis Providing commercial analysis and decision support Reviewing profitability across products, customers and suppliers Supporting pricing, promotions and supplier negotiations Improving manufacturing margins and stock management Strengthening financial controls, systems and processes Managing VAT, PAYE, Corporation Tax and statutory requirements Leading and developing the existing finance team Working directly with the Managing Director and external advisers Candidate requirements Previous experience as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Senior Management Accountant or similar Strong management accounts, cash-flow and working-capital experience Commercially minded, with the ability to turn figures into clear recommendations Comfortable working directly with an MD or business owner Experience managing or developing a small finance team Hands-on and willing to work within the detail Strong Excel and finance systems skills A realistic commute to Stevenage

Experience with in manufacturing, FMCG, consumer goods, retail, wholesale, distribution, e-commerce, cosmetics, pet care or another stock-led business would be beneficial. Qualified, part-qualified and qualified-by-experience candidates will all be considered, provided they have the necessary practical finance experience and commercial capability. This is a visible and influential position offering direct access to the Managing Director, genuine ownership of the finance function and the opportunity to help shape a growing business.

The role requires a minimum of four days each week in the Stevenage office. The successful candidate can work from home one day per week once established, or remain fully office-based if preferred. Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Katie Fletcher at The Animal People Recruitment Company for a confidential discussion.