Job Description: Finance Manager
Location: Close to Slough
Reports to: Head of Commercial
Overview
We are seeking a commercially minded
Finance Manager
to join our team. This role will be pivotal in delivering insightful financial analysis, driving performance, and supporting strategic decision-making. You will lead a small team, partner with commercial functions, and ensure robust financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes are in place.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Development
* Manage, coach, and develop a team of up to 3 analysts.
* Instil a culture of excellence, challenge, and continuous improvement.
* Support the wider finance leadership team in delivering overall strategic goals.
Forecasting & Budgeting
* Lead financial planning, modelling, budgeting, and forecasting cycles.
* Review and analyse monthly forecasting inputs with focus on volume, mix, and price.
* Oversee annual budgeting, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
* Highlight risks and opportunities within cost structures and distribution costs.
Profitability Analysis & Reporting
* Deliver monthly Profit & Loss reports, forecasts, and performance commentary.
* Conduct variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year.
* Lead monthly review meetings with sales, supply chain, and leadership teams.
* Develop and refine KPIs to support business performance tracking.
* Oversee financial reporting tools (e.g., BI platforms) and drive reporting improvements.
Rebates, Accruals & Pricing
* Manage customer rebates, accruals, and credit notes with strong internal controls.
* Review and approve price corrections and rebate submissions.
* Ensure timely reconciliations of rebate accounts and accurate postings.
* Support audit requirements relating to rebates, pricing, and accruals.
Projects & Continuous Improvement
* Support business-wide finance projects and transformation initiatives.
* Challenge existing processes and introduce improvements in analysis and reporting.
* Partner with local and group finance teams to optimise systems and processes.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
* Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent).
* Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience.
Experience
* 5+ years in commercial finance, FP&A, or business partnering.
* Experience managing and developing a small team.
* Strong background in variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
* Comfortable working to strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
* Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or sales-led businesses desirable.
Skills & Knowledge
* Advanced Excel skills and strong financial modelling ability.
* Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
* Strong written and verbal communication.
* Experience with BI/reporting tools (Power BI desirable).
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package.