Job Description
Finance Manager
Are you a hands-on and commercially focussed Finance Manager seeking an exciting opportunity in the FMCG space?
Do you have experience as a finance professional with a retail, supply chain, or manufacturing industry background operating in an SME environment?
Are you a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with the ability to inspire and lead a small and talented team of finance professionals?
MacGregor Black is currently partnered with a superb FMCG business, on the search for a commercially astute Finance Manager. This is a permanent role based in the Leicester area.
As the Finance Manager you will act as the finance number 2 in the business, reporting directly into the Head of Finance, whilst also supporting a team of 3 transactional finance professionals. This is a multi-faceted and dynamic role that will afford you fantastic exposure to all aspects of the financial workings of the business across retail, manufacturing and supply chain.
Key accountabilities
* Support the Head of Finance in the achievement of Finance Department goals
* Support and develop the strategic business decision making process
* Manage the monthly management accounts cycle
* Enhance and embed improved month-end process
* Verify and reconcile accuracy of the monthly balance sheet
* Analysing variances and providing insights to support commercial decisions
* Collaborating with sales and merchandising teams to enhance business performance
* Managing the year-end stock take process and audit
* Coordinating annual budgets and reforecasts
* Analysing variances and contributing to board packs
* Reviewing VAT and sales tax processes.
* Working with insurance brokers to ensure appropriate insurance coverage.
* Overseeing stock count process and reporting
* Ensuring integrity of stock values and cost prices
* Providing day-to-day support and management of the team
* Supporting team members in process improvement.
What are we looking for?
* CIMA, ACA or ACCA qualified
* Prior experience in Finance Manager role or strong exposure to the requirements of the role including management accounts and running month end-processes
* Experience operating in an SME FMCG environment
* Retail/Manufacturing/Supply Chain industry background
* Self-starter, ability to work under own initiative
* Adaptable to change and proactive in identifying and implementing process efficiencies
* Ability to manage and develop a small team
* Ability to partner with non-finance functions effectively
* Advanced Excel skills
Our client can offer a fantastic company culture, a competitive salary and additional benefits.
Please contact Fraser Graham to discuss further.