Commercial Finance Manager

Your new companyAmbitious multi-site and high-growth FMCG / Food business with a group £t/o in excess of £200mn, generating strong profit / EBITDA.
This role is working for a key cash-generating site within the group and it will be based in Torbay, South Devon.
Your new roleThis is a commercial finance manager / business partner role and will take ownership of site numbers, working closely with the GM and leadership team.This company has a shared services finance team that will enable you to focus on the commercial operational aspects of the finance function. Duties will include :

• Financial Analysis & Reporting, delivering accurate profitability analysis by site, customer and product; support weekly reporting cycles and period-end close processes.
• Operational & Commercial Support, collaborating with factory and commercial teams to improve efficiency, evaluate growth opportunities, and prepare for customer presentations.
  Preparation of budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with business goals and KPI targets.
• Monitor stock levels, support cash flow forecasting, and ensure foreign currency requirements are planned and funded appropriately.
• Driving improvements in business intelligence systems, financial modelling, and scenario planning to support strategic decision-making.

If you prefer managing staff as well as dealing with technical financial accounts, audit and control, this is probably not the right role. The emphasis here is on commercial finance. The day-to-day work is handled by a shared services team in the head office.
What you'll need to succeed

• Proven commercial finance / finance business partnering background with skills in financial planning gained from a manufacturing background, ideally within the FMCG sector.
• Advanced Excel proficiency, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, and scenario modelling, with strong data manipulation skills.
• Experienced in navigating matrix organisations, collaborating effectively across multiple reporting lines.
• Strong business partnering skills
• Preferably qualified in either ACA, ACCA or CIMA

What you'll get in return

• Salary in the region of c£75k (negotiable)
• Good benefits package + 1 - 2 days a week WFH
• Opportunity to focus on commercial finance and impact the bottom line

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