Finance Manager Location: Hatfield (hybrid working) Package: £70,000–£80,000 base 20% bonus strong corporate benefits The opportunity This is a high‑impact Finance Manager role within a fast‑moving, multi‑billion‑pound consumer business operating at serious scale. The organisation runs complex, multi‑site operations and is well known for pace, volume and continuous change. This role sits at the heart of decision‑making. You will act as the commercial conscience of the business, shaping operational strategy, influencing senior leaders and ensuring financial insight genuinely drives performance — not just reports it after the fact. If you enjoy challenge, ambiguity and working alongside ambitious operational leaders, this is a role with real visibility and influence. What you’ll be responsible for Acting as a trusted commercial partner to senior operational stakeholders, supporting decisions that directly impact margin, growth and efficiency Leading financial planning across a large multi‑site estate, including forecasting, budgeting and performance tracking Taking ownership of key drivers such as revenue, volumes, labour and cost control, turning data into clear actions Delivering concise, decision‑ready insight to leadership teams — cutting through complexity to what really matters Driving improvements in financial processes, reporting quality and automation in a high‑volume environment Supporting, mentoring and developing a team of analysts, setting high standards for commercial thinking and output Playing a key role in negotiations and commercial discussions, ensuring outcomes are financially sound and scalable What we’re looking for Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with strong post‑qualification experience Proven background in a large, multi‑site, customer‑led organisation (retail, hospitality, FMCG, logistics or similar) Demonstrated strength in business partnering — confident challenging, influencing and supporting senior leaders Experience handling complex commercial negotiations and trade‑offs Ability to communicate financial insight clearly to non‑finance audiences Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, high‑expectation corporate environment A pragmatic leader who enjoys developing talent and elevating team capability Why apply? High‑profile role with exposure to senior leadership A business renowned for pace, scale and commercial ambition Competitive salary (£70k–£80k) plus a 20% bonus Clear opportunity to leave a visible mark on performance and ways of working