Finance Manager
Wholesale / Cash & Carry
We are looking for a commercially minded and detail-driven Finance Manager to join our clients fast-paced wholesale market operation. This is a hands-on role at the heart of the business, combining day-to-day financial control with stock oversight, sales analysis, and operational support.
Working in a dynamic market environment, you’ll play a key role in maintaining accurate financial and stock records, supporting sales performance analysis, and ensuring the business has clear, reliable information to make decisions.
This role would suit someone who is AAT qualified or qualified by experience, ideally with a background in wholesale distribution, cash & carry, or another stock-intensive environment.
Key Responsibilities
Own and manage the sales ledger function, ensuring accuracy and timely reconciliation
Analyse daily and weekly sales reports, identifying trends and investigating discrepancies
Review the impact of discounts, promotions, and pricing activity on sales and margin performance
Reconcile sales, stock movement, and invoicing records to ensure accuracy across the business
Monitor stock variances and challenge discrepancies, including requesting recounts where required
Support stock counts, audits, and reconciliation processes
Produce accurate financial and operational reporting for management
Maintain and improve systems, controls, and reporting processes
Liaise closely with sales, warehouse, and accounts teams to ensure smooth information flow
Support wider finance and operational activities as required
About You
Previous experience within wholesale, distribution, cash & carry, or another stock-led environment is highly desirable
AAT qualified or qualified by experience
Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
Confident interrogating reports, challenging figures, and investigating anomalies
Comfortable working closely with stock and operational teams in a hands-on environment
Strong systems skills, including Excel and finance/stock management systems
Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting