The role
As Natracare's Finance Manager, you will play a central role in safeguarding the organisation's financial health and supporting operational excellence across the business. You'll lead the month‑end reporting cycle, provide insightful financial analysis, and partner with teams across the company to deliver accurate budgets, forecasts and performance monitoring.
You will oversee day‑to‑day financial operations — including transactional processing, tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, credit control, and the sales and purchase order cycles — ensuring accuracy, control, and continuous improvement of financial processes. Your ability to streamline workflows, optimise the use of SAP, and implement robust controls will be key to strengthening our financial operations.
A strong collaborator and people leader, you will support and develop the finance team, foster effective cross‑departmental working, and contribute to wider business decision‑making. If you're an organised, proactive finance professional with excellent communication skills and a passion for improving processes, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a purpose‑driven, sustainability‑focused business.
Key Responsibilities
Financial reporting and analysis
* Lead and manage the preparation of monthly management accounts.
* Work with the Finance Director and other departments to compile the annual budget and develop departmental reports to monitor business performance compared to budget.
* Hold monthly meetings with budget holders to ensure adherence to budgets and explanations for deviations from budget.
* Establish and manage key performance indicators (KPI's) and dashboards to track the company's financial and operational performance.
* Analyse financial data to identify trends, opportunities and areas for improvement.
Operational
Assisting the Quality Management team in the following Quality Support tasks:
* Manage financial transactions and ensure the accurate recording of revenue, expenses and other financial activities alongside relevant controls, e.g. balance sheet reconciliations.
* Oversee coordination and processing of outgoing payments, purchase order processes and credit control.
* Oversee preparation and submission of monthly and quarterly tax returns in UK, Sweden, France and the Netherlands, managing correspondence with appropriate tax authorities.
* Manage set up of new customers and suppliers in internal systems and implement price changes.
* Oversee incoming sales orders and full cycle of sales order processing, ensuring accurate processing within agreed timelines, resolving escalated issues.
* Drive continuous process improvements and maximise SAP effectiveness.
Risk management, compliance and audit
* Identify and mitigate financial risks.
* Ensure compliance with regulations, policies and quality standards.
* Lead annual audits and implement recommendations.
Leadership and Team Development
* Lead, mentor and develop the finance team of 4.
* Set objectives, provide regular feedback and identify development needs.
* Strengthen collaboration between finance and other departments.
What you'll bring
Essential:
* Qualified to AAT level 4 or equivalent/higher qualification
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
* Effective time management skills
* Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks
Highly desirable:
* Experience working in a stock business
* Experience with international sales and shipping
* SAP B1 experience
* Team line-management experience
Salary
£45,000 – £50,000
Working hours
Full-Time
Hybrid Working
We are based in North Bristol. This role requires two days in the office, with the option to work remotely on other days of the week.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 2 extra days at Christmas
* Option to join private health cash plan
* Free organic fruit, tea, coffee, and milk(s) in the office
* Free bike lockups and showers
* Free parking and electric charge points
* Swap up to five office days a year to work remotely anywhere, including abroad
* Two paid volunteering days annually
* Opportunities for continued professional development and paid training, events and workshops
* Enhanced employer pension contribution – between 6% to 8%
* Enhanced paid maternity leave
* Annual work anniversary gift cards
* Cycle to work scheme
* Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
* Endometriosis Friendly Employer creating a fairer and safer workplace for employees experiencing endometriosis
To apply
Email us at using the reference "Finance Manager 26" as the subject line. Please send a copy of
your CV
and
a
cover letter
introducing yourself, your interests and how you're a good fit for the role.
Deadline for applications: 8th March
We'll be in touch after the application deadline to arrange an introductory call and interview for next stage candidates. Note: due to the volume of applications we might not be able to respond to everyone. We look forward to hearing from you.
Equal Opportunities
It's our ambition to create an inclusive environment where we can all be ourselves and work together as one united team. We are committed to enabling everyone to thrive, and understanding and celebrating our differences, is a key part of that.
We'd be thrilled if you meet all the criteria outlined above, but if you think you have most of what we're looking for but not all, please go ahead and apply.