Finance Manager

Bedford Permanent View Job Description
Our client, a well-established FMCG manufacturer with an impressive growth trajectory, is seeking a commercially astute Finance Manager to join their dynamic team in Bedford. The successful candidate will take ownership of the financial operations while partnering with key stakeholders to drive business performance and strategic decision-making.
  • Excellent company Culture
  • Hybrid

About Our Client

Key Responsibilities of the Finance Manager:

  • Lead the monthly management accounts process, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
  • Manage a team of 3 finance professionals, providing mentorship and development
  • Partner with operational managers to analyse performance and identify improvement opportunities
  • Oversee cash flow management and forecasting
  • Drive the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasts
  • Develop and maintain robust financial controls and procedures
  • Prepare board reports and presentations for senior leadership

Job Description

Required Skills and Experience of the Finance Manager:

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with post-qualification experience
  • Previous experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment
  • Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills
  • Advanced Excel and ERP system knowledge
  • Experience managing and developing teams
  • Excellent stakeholder management abilities

The Successful Applicant

The ideal Personal Attributes of the Finance Manager :

  • Proactive and solutions-focused mindset
  • Natural communicator with strong interpersonal skills
  • Resilient and adaptable to change
  • Ability to influence at all levels
  • Strong attention to detail whilst maintaining strategic perspective
  • Commutable to Bedford

What's on Offer

  • Based in Bedford
  • Paying up to £60k
  • Growing business with a 5 year Plan of Growth
  • Hybrid
Contact
Tom Bartrip
Quote job ref
JN-102024-6563972
Phone number
+44 172 773 0109

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Finance Manager
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Bedford
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Tom Bartrip
Consultant phone
+44 172 773 0109
Job reference
JN-102024-6563972