Finance Manager

Harper May partners with a leading UK FMCG company. Renowned for innovative products and strong retail partnerships, they are seeking a Finance Manager to join their growing team. This role offers significant opportunities for career growth within a dynamic and ambitious organisation.

Role Overview:

The Finance Manager will play a key role in driving financial performance, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support business growth. Responsibilities include managing month-end processes, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and providing strategic insights to senior leadership. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a proven background in finance within the FMCG sector, and be required to work 5 days in the office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the monthly consolidated management accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow, and Key Metrics) and meticulously preparing information packs for submission to the Financial Controller.
• Driving continuous enhancements to the Group's monthly financial reporting process and internal controls, including intercompany transactions.
• Conducting regular reviews and substantiations of the Group's balance sheet and critical controls.
• Providing expert technical accounting knowledge and maintaining the Group's accounting and financial policies.
• Supporting in the consolidation and preparation of annual statutory financial statements for Group entities.
• Contributing to the planning and execution of the Group's year-end audit to ensure timely and budgeted delivery.
• Ensuring the Group's financial control framework is robust and that all financial reporting obligations across the company meet high standards.
• Identifying opportunities to fortify the financial control environment and overseeing their implementation.
• Undertaking other Group Finance Manager responsibilities as required to support the Group Financial Controller.

Requirements:

• ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualification preferred.
• Prior experience within the FMCG sector is essential.
• Demonstrated experience in management reporting.
• Proven expertise in relevant accounting practices and technical knowledge (Financial / Management information).
• Meticulous attention to detail and a strong focus on controls.
• Collaborative team player dedicated to achieving collective team objectives.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.