Finance-manager-stock-commercial-reporting

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.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.