Finance Manager Location: Hatfield (hybrid working)Package: £70,000-£80,000 base + 20% bonus + strong corporate benefitsThe 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