Assistant Finance Manager
Job Description:
Reporting to the Head of Finance, this is a high-visibility role at the heart of the business. As Commercial Finance Manager, you'll act as the trusted finance partner to the Operations Director and senior operational leaders, helping shape key commercial and operational decisions.
This is a true business partnering position. You'll translate financial data into clear, actionable insight challenging where necessary and supporting initiatives that drive performance, margin improvement and sustainable growth.
Alongside supporting operations, you'll also play a key role in evolving the finance function, improving reporting quality, strengthening controls and helping embed smarter processes across the business.
If you're a commercially minded accountant who enjoys influencing decisions rather than just reporting numbers, this role offers genuine visibility and impact.
What you'll be doing
Partner with senior operational stakeholders to support strong commercial and operational decision-making
Identify, manage and challenge financial risks and opportunities across the business
Deliver clear, proactive financial analysis to support business unit performance
Provide insight into volumetric drivers and contract mechanisms impacting financial outcomes
Monitor balance sheet risks and opportunities linked to operational performance
Support continuous improvement within the finance function, enhancing reporting, controls and processes
What we're looking for
Essential
Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
Strong management accounting background with the ability to turn analysis into commercial insight
Highly analytical with strong attention to detail
Confident communicator able to influence both finance and non-finance stakeholders
Advanced Excel skills including Macros and VBA
Experience using accounting systems as analytical and reporting tools
Desirable
Experience mentoring or developing junior team members
Comfortable operating in a fast-changing environment
Strong experience business partnering non-finance stakeholders Industry experience within manufacturing/ FMCG helpful
£40000 - £55000 / year
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