Finance Manager in Leicester

Finance Manager

Are you a hands-on and commercially focussed Finance Manager seeking an exciting opportunity in the FMCG space?

Do you have experience as a finance professional with a retail, supply chain, or manufacturing industry background operating in an SME environment?

Are you a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with the ability to inspire and lead a small and talented team of finance professionals?

MacGregor Black is currently partnered with a superb FMCG business , on the search for a commercially astute Finance Manager .

This is a permanent role based in the Leicester area.

As the Finance Manager you will act as the finance number 2 in the business, reporting directly into the Head of Finance, whilst also supporting a team of 3 transactional finance professionals.

This is a multi-faceted and dynamic role that will afford you fantastic exposure to all aspects of the financial workings of the business across retail, manufacturing and supply chain.

Key accountabilities

• Support the Head of Finance in the achievement of Finance Department goals
• Support and develop the strategic business decision making process
• Manage the monthly management accounts cycle
• Enhance and embed improved month-end process
• Verify and reconcile accuracy of the monthly balance sheet
• Analysing variances and providing insights to support commercial decisions
• Collaborating with sales and merchandising teams to enhance business performance
• Managing the year-end stock take process and audit
• Coordinating annual budgets and reforecasts
• Analysing variances and contributing to board packs
• Reviewing VAT and sales tax processes.
• Working with insurance brokers to ensure appropriate insurance coverage.
• Overseeing stock count process and reporting
• Ensuring integrity of stock values and cost prices
• Providing day-to-day support and management of the team
• Supporting team members in process improvement.

What are we looking for?

• CIMA, ACA or ACCA qualified
• Prior experience in Finance Manager role or strong exposure to the requirements of the role including management accounts and running month end-processes
• Experience operating in an SME FMCG environment
• Retail/Manufacturing/Supply Chain industry background
• Self-starter, ability to work under own initiative
• Adaptable to change and proactive in identifying and implementing process efficiencies
• Ability to manage and develop a small team
• Ability to partner with non-finance functions effectively
• Advanced Excel skills

Our client can offer a fantastic company culture, a competitive salary and additional benefits.

Please contact Fraser Graham to discuss further.