Full job descriptionFinance ManagerStevenage | £55,000–£60,000 DOE | Permanent, full time
Minimum four days in the office, with one day from home once established
The Animal People Recruitment Company is partnering with a successful, entrepreneurial consumer-products business to recruit an experienced Finance Manager.
This is an exciting opportunity to become the senior finance lead within a growing, owner-managed group operating across manufacturing, international trading, e-commerce, consumer brands and property.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director and leading a small finance team, you will take ownership of the finance function while providing the commercial insight needed to support continued growth.
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
Candidate requirements*Previous experience as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Senior Management Accountant or similar
*Strong management accounts, cash-flow and working-capital experience
*Commercially minded, with the ability to turn figures into clear recommendations
*Comfortable working directly with an MD or business owner
*Experience managing or developing a small finance team
*Hands-on and willing to work within the detail
*Strong Excel and finance systems skills
*A realistic commute to Stevenage
Experience within manufacturing, FMCG, consumer goods, retail, wholesale, distribution, e-commerce, cosmetics, pet care or another stock-led business would be beneficial.
Qualified, part-qualified and qualified-by-experience candidates will all be considered, provided they have the necessary practical finance experience and commercial capability.
This is a visible and influential position offering direct access to the Managing Director, genuine ownership of the finance function and the opportunity to help shape a growing business.
The role requires a minimum of four days each week in the Stevenage office. The successful candidate can work from home one day per week once established, or remain fully office-based if preferred.
Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Katie Fletcher at The Animal People Recruitment Company for a confidential discussion.