Finance Manager

Our client, a well-established organisation within the FMCG sector, is seeking a commercially minded Finance Manager to join their finance team based in Huntingdon. The successful candidate will work closely with site leadership to ensure robust financial control, drive performance improvements, and support strategic decision-making. Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting & Control

• Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts for the site.
• Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with group accounting policies.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes.

Business Partnering

• Act as a finance partner to site operations, supporting department heads with financial insight.
• Provide analysis on cost performance, margins, and operational KPIs.
• Identify opportunities for cost control and operational efficiency.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process for the site.
• Produce regular forecasts and monitor performance against budget.
• Analyse variances and provide clear commentary to senior management.

Operational Finance

• Monitor inventory, production costs, and waste analysis.
• Support pricing, margin analysis, and cost improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with supply chain and production teams to improve financial visibility.

Compliance & Audit

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and audit requirements.
• Support both internal and external audits.
• Assist with statutory reporting requirements where required.

Candidate ProfileQualifications & Experience

• Qualified (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment preferred.
• Strong experience producing management accounts and financial analysis.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to partner with non-finance stakeholders and influence decision-making.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems knowledge.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and commercially focused.
• Strong attention to detail with a hands-on approach.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work within a dynamic FMCG environment.
• Strong exposure to operational and commercial finance.
• Flexible working arrangement after probation (4 days on-site / 1 day remote).