Finance Manager

About the role

We are partnering with a successful, entrepreneurial consumer‑products business to hire an experienced Finance Manager. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will lead a small finance team and own the finance function across manufacturing, international trading, e‑commerce and property.

Key responsibilities

• Producing monthly management accounts
• Managing P&L, balance sheet and cash‑flow reporting
• Maintaining a rolling 12‑week cash‑flow forecast
• Managing working capital, debtors, creditors and stock
• Leading budgets, forecasts and variance analysis
• Providing commercial analysis and decision support
• Reviewing profitability across products, customers and suppliers
• Supporting pricing, promotions and supplier negotiations
• Improving manufacturing margins and stock management
• Strengthening financial controls, systems and processes
• Managing VAT, PAYE, Corporation Tax and statutory requirements
• Leading and developing the existing finance team
• Working directly with the Managing Director and external advisers

Required profile

• Previous experience as Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Senior Management Accountant or similar
• Strong management accounts, cash‑flow and working‑capital experience
• Commercially minded with ability to turn figures into clear recommendations
• Comfortable working directly with a Managing Director or business owner
• Experience managing or developing a small finance team
• Hands‑on approach and willingness to work within detail
• Strong Excel and finance systems skills
• Realistic commute to Stevenage
• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, consumer goods, retail, wholesale, distribution, e‑commerce, cosmetics, pet care or other stock‑led business (beneficial)
• Qualified, part‑qualified or qualified‑by‑experience candidates with practical finance experience and commercial capability

Required skills

• Excel
• Finance systems