Finance Manager
Full Time - Permanent
Location: Maidstone, Kent (hybrid)
Salary: Up to -50,000 + -4,000 car allowance + discretionary bonus
Are you an experienced finance professional looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a Finance Manager to take on a pivotal role within a dynamic and commercially focused environment. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a highly visible position where you will provide strategic insight, ensure robust financial control, and partner closely with senior stakeholders to drive business performance.
What You''ll Be Doing:
- Act as a proactive Finance Manager, providing strategic insight, challenge, and support to commercial teams.
- Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting, including forecasts, budgets, variance analysis, and ad-hoc performance insights to drive business growth.
- Oversee margin management, consignment reconciliation, royalties, rebates, grower loans, and foreign currency requirements, providing actionable recommendations.
- Present and explain commercial performance, identifying risks, opportunities, and improvement initiatives to stakeholders.
- Develop, challenge, and review budget and forecast assumptions and KPIs, preparing clear and informative monthly review packs.
What We''re Looking For:
- Qualified Accountant (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)
- Fresh produce industry experience is essential
- Strong management accounting / financial analysis background
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
- A proactive, adaptable and results-driven professional with strong communication and influencing ability
Package & Benefits:
- Up to -50,000 base salary (DOE)
- -4,000 car allowance
- Discretionary bonus
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Hybrid working after probation (3 office / 2 home)
Why Work Here?
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a highly influential Finance Manager role where your expertise will be valued, and your contribution will shape business performance. You''ll enjoy autonomy, a supportive team environment, and the opportunity to make a real impact.
Please reach out for a confidential chat or apply with your most up-to-date CV.