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Finance Manager

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Posted 20 hours ago, valid for 14 days
Location

Ashford, Kent TN26 1NN

Salary

£45,000 - £50,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Finance Manager - Retail position is located in Kent and offers a salary of £50,000 (DOE) plus a £4,000 car allowance and up to a 10% discretionary bonus.
  • The role requires a qualified accountant with experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or traded commodities, along with strong financial analysis and business partnering skills.
  • Key responsibilities include providing financial insights, delivering accurate forecasts and budgets, and managing consignment reconciliation and margin analysis.
  • The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication and organizational skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
  • This is a full-time position with a 40-hour work week, offering 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, and a 3-month probation period.

Location: Kent (Hybrid)
Salary: 50k (DOE) + 4k car allowance + up to 10% discretionary bonus

Are you a commercially focused finance professional looking for a dynamic role in a fast-paced industry? We are seeking a Finance Manager - Retail to provide financial insight, analysis, and decision support within a growing retail division.

About the Role:

As Finance Manager, you will play a key role in management accounting, forecasting, and commercial analysis, working closely with Commercial Directors, Procurement teams, and the Head of Finance. You will act as a Finance Business Partner, delivering timely and accurate financial reporting while identifying risks and opportunities to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide financial insights and challenge commercial teams to drive performance
  • Deliver accurate forecasts, budgets, variance analysis, and ad-hoc reporting
  • Manage consignment reconciliation, margin analysis, and commercial performance reviews
  • Identify risks and opportunities to help meet financial targets
  • Prepare monthly review packs with insightful commentary
  • Oversee royalty & rebate calculations, grower loan requests, and foreign currency assessments
  • Ensure strong financial controls and compliance with company policies
  • Support the Head of Finance with analysis and project work

What We're Looking For:

  • Qualified Accountant (CIMA preferred) with experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or traded commodities
  • Strong financial analysis and business partnering skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders
  • A results-driven and adaptable mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a track record in process improvement
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

What's on Offer?

  • Salary: 50k (DOE) + 4k car allowance
  • Bonus: Up to 10% discretionary annual bonus
  • Annual Leave: 25 days + bank holidays
  • Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
  • Pension: Defined Contribution (3% Employer / 5% Employee)
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Probation Period: 3 months
  • Notice Period: 3 months

If you're ready to take on a commercially focused finance role in a fast-moving environment, apply now!

For more details or to apply, please contact Angus on (phone number removed) or via email at (url removed)

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