Commercial Finance Manager

Commercial Finance Manager
Location: Kent (hybrid)

Our client is a market-leading international organisation within FMCG, operating across multiple countries with a reputation for quality and sustainability. They are now seeking a Finance Manager to support their UK division. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work within a high-profile brand, partnering closely with senior stakeholders across Commercial, Procurement, and Finance to drive performance and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate management accounts, forecasts, budgets, and analysis for senior stakeholders.
• Provide challenge and insight to Commercial and Procurement teams to maximise opportunities.
• Lead variance analysis, commentary, and performance reporting at trading meetings.
• Produce review packs, bridge statements, and financial models to support decision-making.
• Support foreign currency planning
• Uphold strong financial controls, ensuring compliance with company policies and audit standards.
• Contribute to process improvements, ad-hoc analysis, and project initiatives led by the Head of Finance.

About You We’re looking for a proactive and commercially focused finance professional who thrives on partnering with non-finance teams and influencing outcomes. You will bring:

• Strong experience of business partnering in a fast-moving, commercial environment.
• Excellent Excel skills and the ability to interrogate data effectively.
• Confidence in challenging assumptions and driving performance improvements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• A hands-on, results-driven approach with resilience in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Package

• Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 (depending on experience)
• Car Allowance: £4,000
• Bonus: Discretionary, up to 10%
• Pension: 3% employer / 5% employee (after probation)
• Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays
• Other: Private Health Insurance

Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications currently being received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.