My client is a key trading division within a larger private equity backed group, operating in a fast-moving, product-led environment. The division has strong market presence, clear ambitions to scale further, supported by PE investment and a leadership team focused on performance, pace and continuous improvement.

The business is Basildon based, with a collaborative, hands-on culture and a leadership team keen to empower high-potential talent.

Client Details

This role is with a well-established retail organisation known for its expertise in delivering high-quality products and services. As a medium-sized company, they are focused on maintaining strong financial performance and operational excellence.

Description

This is a broad and influential role combining hands-on operational finance with genuine commercial partnering. You will:

* Own the full month-end process, management accounts and reporting cycle

* Oversee stock, cash, debtor management and control improvements

* Build and maintain KPIs, dashboards and trading insights

* Interrogate data to understand variances, drivers and opportunities

* Partner with senior stakeholders across operations and commercial functions

* Challenge assumptions, ask the right questions and influence decisions

* Support the Finance & Commercial Director by taking on increasing responsibility as you grow into the role

* Help drive performance improvement initiatives across pricing, margin, process and working capital

* Play a key role in shaping finance as the division continues its growth trajectory

The role is site-based in Basildon for ideally four days per week (minimum of three), reflecting the hands-on nature of the business and the need to be close to teams, data and operations.

Profile

We're looking for someone who brings:

* Strong management accounting and operational finance grounding

* Experience in a stock-based, product, distribution, retail or FMCG environment

* Sharp commercial instincts and confidence partnering with non-finance stakeholders

* A curious, analytical mindset with the drive to get into the detail

* A positive, problem-solving attitude and willingness to "own" issues

* The confidence to challenge constructively and push for better answers

* Energy, pace and a desire to make a visible impact

* The ambition to step up and take on broader responsibility quickly

This would suit a Finance Business Partner with strong core skills or a Commercial Finance Manager ready for more ownership.

Job Offer

* £70,000-£80,000 base

* Car allowance

* Annual bonus potential of up to 20%

* Supportive leadership with genuine appetite to hand over responsibility

* Exposure to a PE environment and a clear path towards broader future roles