Finance Manager | Colchester | Up to £50,000
Are you a finance professional looking to take full ownership of a site’s financial performance in a stand alone role? Do you thrive in a fast-paced and rugged environment where your insights directly impact profitability? If you're ready to lead from the front and partner with operational teams, this Finance Manager role could be your next move. Join a thriving farming operation where your expertise will drive financial clarity, support strategic decisions, and enhance performance across the board. As Finance Manager, you will benefit from:- Full ownership of site P&L and forecasting
- Autonomy to lead financial processes and controls
- Direct influence on profit improvement plans
- Exposure to senior stakeholders across finance and operations
- Opportunities to support strategic projects and continuous improvement
- Company bonus
- Producing weekly P&L reports with detailed variance analysis
- Partnering with farm and procurement teams to drive performance
- Leading month-end processes, rolling forecasts, and margin analysis
- Managing balance sheet reviews, especially WIP, stocks, and accruals
- Supporting audits, budgeting, and long-term planning
- Driving financial input into operational projects and cost reviews
- Experience of working within an SME
- Strong Excel skills; Power BI experience desirable
- Background in FMCG or WIP accounting (not essential but desirable)
- Proven ability to work independently and under pressure
- High attention to detail and problem-solving capability
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills