Finance Manager
13 days ago
Stevenage
Finance Manager\n Stevenage | £55,000–£60,000 DOE | Permanent, full time \n Minimum four days in the office, with one day from home once established \n The Animal People Recruitment Company is partnering with a successful, entrepreneurial consumer-products business to recruit an experienced Finance Manager. \n This is an exciting opportunity to become the senior finance lead within a growing, owner-managed group operating across manufacturing, international trading, e-commerce, consumer brands and property. \n Reporting directly to the Managing Director and leading a small finance team, you will take ownership of the finance function while providing the commercial insight needed to support continued growth. Responsibilities\n\n • Producing monthly management accounts\n, • Managing P&L, balance sheet and cash-flow reporting\n, • Maintaining a rolling 12-week cash-flow forecast\n, • Managing working capital, debtors, creditors and stock\n, • Leading budgets, forecasts and variance analysis\n, • Providing commercial analysis and decision support\n, • Reviewing profitability across products, customers and suppliers\n, • Supporting pricing, promotions and supplier negotiations\n, • Improving manufacturing margins and stock management\n, • Strengthening financial controls, systems and processes\n, • Managing VAT, PAYE, Corporation Tax and statutory requirements\n, • Leading and developing the existing finance team\n, • Working directly with the Managing Director and external advisers\nCandidate requirements\n\n, • Previous experience as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Senior Management Accountant or similar\n, • Strong management accounts, cash-flow and working-capital experience\n, • Commercially minded, with the ability to turn figures into clear recommendations\n, • Comfortable working directly with an MD or business owner\n, • Experience managing or developing a small finance team\n, • Hands-on and willing to work within the detail\n, • Strong Excel and finance systems skills\n, • A realistic commute to Stevenage\n\n Experience within manufacturing, FMCG, consumer goods, retail, wholesale, distribution, e-commerce, cosmetics, pet care or another stock-led business would be beneficial. \n Qualified, part-qualified and qualified-by-experience candidates will all be considered, provided they have the necessary practical finance experience and commercial capability. \n This is a visible and influential position offering direct access to the Managing Director, genuine ownership of the finance function and the opportunity to help shape a growing business. \n The role requires a minimum of four days each week in the Stevenage office. The successful candidate can work from home one day per week once established, or remain fully office-based if preferred. \n Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Katie Fletcher at The Animal People Recruitment Company for a confidential discussion.