Your new company

I'm partnering with a growing FMCG business that is expanding into new markets and strengthening its finance function to support that growth. They're now looking to appoint a Finance Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day finance operations and play a key role in ensuring robust, scalable financial reporting as the business evolves.This is a hands-on role with end-to-end responsibility for management and financial reporting, supporting forecasting, variance analysis and performance tracking across multiple regions. You'll sit at the centre of the business, ensuring financial insight underpins both operational and strategic decision-making.

Your New Role

Reporting into the Financial Controller, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing monthly management accounts and board-level reporting, including detailed variance analysis
• Ownership of month-end close, ensuring accurate and timely reporting
• Producing P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting
• Business partnering with non-finance stakeholders to support performance and decision-making
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles
• Mentoring junior team members and liaising with an outsourced finance function
• Driving process improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability
• Delivering ad-hoc analysis and reporting to support commercial and strategic initiatives
• Playing an active role in supporting the ongoing growth of the business

What you'll need to succeed

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
• FMCG, retail or consumer goods experience is essential
• A confident communicator with a commercial mindset
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with ERP systems
• A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to operate confidently in a growing environment

What you'll get in return

This is more than a traditional finance role. You'll be joining a collaborative, values-led business where your input genuinely matters. Expect flexible working, a supportive team culture, and real opportunities to grow as the business scales.Package: £60,000-£70,000 + benefits.

What you need to do now

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