Finance Manager

3 weeks ago


Leicester, United Kingdom Macgregor Black Full time

Finance Manager



Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below.

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.



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