KennedyPearce Consulting

This growing chemical company based in Suffolk is seeking a proactive Interim Finance Analyst to join its finance function. The role will focus on commercial finance reporting, analysis, and forecasting across all business units, providing key insights to support decision-making and performance improvement. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified finance professional to develop their commercial acumen in a dynamic, growing business. Overview The Interim Finance Analyst will lead on commercial finance reporting, analysis, and forecasting for all commercial business units. You will work across all finance activities, supporting both operational and strategic decision-making. Key Responsibilities Reporting & Analysis Act as a business partner to all departments, providing financial insight to challenge and improve performance Support the weekly trading meeting by producing KPI reports for all business units Review business unit P&Ls each month end, liaising closely with departments Produce and develop the management reporting pack for month-end, including commentary and supplementary analysis Support the annual budgeting process, including planning, timelines, and presentation packs Provide inputs and analysis for the business plan and asset owner queries Assist with financial evaluation of new business initiatives Financial Controls & Governance Work with the Financial Controller to maintain all controls outlined in the financial control framework Support the maintenance of finance policies and procedures Complete accounting reconciliations to support financial statement reviews Assist with the external audit program Collaborate with the Systems Accountant to maintain integrity of financial data Other Responsibilities Provide support to other members of the finance team as required Handle ad hoc financial requests as they arise About You ACCA / CIMA / ACA part- or fully-qualified Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a similar finance role Proven experience in business partnering Solid understanding of month-end close and reporting processes Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

FMCG Organisation seeks an experienced hands-on Finance Director to join their business to assist in the transformation of the Finance function. The Finance Director will work closely with the Managing Director to lead a full review, redesign implementation of an efficient, insight-driven finance function that supports strategic decision-making, commercial growth, and compliance. The Finance Director will partner with internal stakeholders to improve and streamline the finance processes in order to facilitate greater transparency, financial insight, and ultimately growth across the business. This is a multi-faceted, hands-on leadership role within a stable yet growing company. Duties of the Finance Director include: Conduct a full diagnostic of the current finance function - structure, processes, systems, controls, reporting, and capability. Define and deliver a clear finance transformation roadmap with milestones, success metrics, and resource implications. Align finance strategy with the company's wider business objectives and growth plans.Redefine our internal financial processes for international operations. Assess current team capability, redefine roles/responsibilities, and implement clear accountability. Coach and upskill finance team members to improve accuracy, ownership, and commercial awareness. Build cross-functional credibility with the leadership team, working closely with the Financial Controller, and embed finance as a business partner, not a back-office function. Assess our current management reporting processes, facilitating accurate, timely MI packs, dashboards, and forecasts that drive decision-making. Implement improved budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow management processes. Strengthening financial controls, reconciliation processes, and audit readiness. Review and update accounting policies to ensure compliance with IFRS/GAAP and local regulatory requirements. Improve our structured month-end close process with clear timelines and ownership. Evaluate current accounting / ERP systems and recommend upgrades or replacements. Streamline manual processes through automation, standardisation, and improved documentation. Partner with the MD to provide financial insight that supports commercial decision-making and growth. Build robust models for scenario planning, pricing, and investment evaluation. Lead on cashflow forecasting and working capital management to ensure liquidity and risk management.! Support fundraising, investor reporting, and due diligence processes if applicable. Review and strengthen financial governance, internal controls, and compliance frameworks. Requirements for the Finance Director include: Proven experience as a Finance Director within an SME environment - ideally in manufacturing, e-commerce, FMCG or retail, where you have navigated the complexities of stock, logistics and supply chain. Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with at least 5 years' PQE. Natural ability to navigate complexity and difficult decision-making within a legacy accounting environment in order to build a first-class Finance function that supports our business. Evidence of leading finance transformation, process redesign, or systems implementation projects. Deep understanding of stock management, logistics, and supply chain finance Advanced ability to interpret and present financial data, build forecasts, budgets, and models, and provide commercial insight. Strong grasp of cash flow management, working capital optimisation, and CAPEX/OPEX. Experienced in implementing or upgrading accounting / ERP systems and introducing automation / standardisation in finance processes. Confident in managing audits, tax, and statutory compliance, ensuring robust internal controls. Change-orientated, pragmatic, and calm under pressure - thrives in evolving environments. Benefits include bonus, pension, car, private medical and hybrid working.

Global Organisation seeks a CommercialFinance Analyst to join their team on an interim assignment. The CommercialFinance Analyst would be a confident and commercially minded individual who will support the Marketing & Sales team and would have strong financial modeling experience. Duties of the Commercial Finance Analyst include: Financial Modeling & Analysis : Developing, maintaining, and reviewing financial models to support sales/marketing forecasting, pricing strategies, promotions, and new product initiatives. Commercial Decision Support: Delivering insights for the Marketing and Sales teams to optimize spend, evaluating the profitability of promotional deals and marketing investments. Stakeholder Management: Providing clear financial reporting to the franchisee community and supporting senior management in trading decisions. Business partner with Marketing & Sales, providing timely and reliable financial insight. Provide analysis to the marketing and sales teams to facilitate data-driven investment decisions. Ad-hoc projects. Requirements for the Commercial Finance Analyst include: Qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (for complex modeling) and experience with ERP systems, specifically Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365). Strong financial modeling skills Business partnering experience with sales, marketing and commercial. Ability to analyse data and translate it into actionable business insights. Experience within FMCG, retail, manufacturing, or distribution industry is preferred. Strong commercial mindset, ability to challenge senior stakeholders, and high attention to detail. Hybrid Working

This innovative and rapidly growing chemical company based in Suffolk is experiencing strong growth and continued investment. As the business scales, they are looking to hire a Systems Accountant to support the development of a robust, efficient, and future-ready finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual who enjoys combining finance and systems expertise and wants to play a key role in improving processes within a growing organisation. The Role You will take ownership of finance systems and reporting processes, helping to drive efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across the business. Responsibilities include: Leading the implementation, optimisation, and integration of finance systems Managing and improving core financial processes Purchase orders Invoicing Batch payments Balance sheet reconciliations Management fees Fixed asset register Intercompany reconciliations Reconciling head office accounts on a monthly basis Reporting entity results into the Group consolidation system Designing and implementing a Group-wide purchase order process, including training for staff Preparing statutory accounts for the legal entity Supporting the annual budgeting process Managing audit deliverables and liaising with external auditors Leading and developing a junior team member About You Fully qualified accountant (ideally CIMA) Proven experience as a Financial Systems Accountant or in a similar role Strong hands-on experience with finance systems implementation or migration Experience using NetSuite or a similar modern ERP system

This growing chemical company based in Suffolk is seeking a proactive Interim Management Accountant to join its finance team. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this role will focus on month-end reporting, forecasting, and commercial analysis, supporting strategic decision-making across the business. This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional to gain hands-on exposure to the full breadth of finance, from management reporting to business partnering, while helping to develop and improve financial processes in a dynamic, growing organisation. Key Responsibilities Management Reporting & Analysis Prepare and deliver accurate monthly management accounts, including detailed commentary and variance analysis Support the budgeting, reforecasting, and long-term planning cycles Partner with commercial and operational teams to analyse financial performance and cost drivers, providing actionable insight Provide ad hoc financial analysis and modelling to support strategic projects and business growth initiatives Financial Controls & Processes Maintain balance sheet reconciliations, including accruals, prepayments, deferred income, and intercompany transactions Assist with cashflow forecasting and working capital management Contribute to automation, reporting enhancements, and system improvements within the finance function Prepare audit schedules and liaise with external auditors as required Other Responsibilities Support the finance team with ad hoc projects and initiatives as needed Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency across the finance function About You Part- or fully-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA) Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a similar management accounting or finance role Strong experience in month-end reporting, forecasting, and commercial analysis Excellent business partnering skills and ability to influence operational teams Experience with balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and intercompany transactions Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail Confident communicator with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders