Finance Manager Stock

Job Title: Finance Manager (Stock)Location: Leicester Area (On-site / Hybrid options available)Contract Type: Permanent | Full-TimeSalary: £50-60k (DOE) + Benefits

The Company:Alexander Daniels are working with a well-established and fast-paced retail business with a strong national presence and a focus on delivering great value to customers. With hundreds of stores across the UK and a broad product range, the company continues to grow and invest in both people and processes.

The Role:This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional with strong stock and inventory knowledge to take ownership of a high-impact role. You'll be responsible for driving visibility, accuracy, and control over stock-related financials-working closely with operations, supply chain, and commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and manage inventory reporting and reconciliations, ensuring alignment between physical and financial records

• Analyse stock movements, wastage, shrinkage, and identify trends and corrective actions

• Develop and report on inventory KPIs: turnover, days on hand, provisions, and write-offs

• Lead month-end and year-end inventory close processes and reporting

• Support physical inventory audits and cycle counts

• Provide forecasts, insights, and commentary on stock-related working capital and cash flow impacts

• Partner with operational stakeholders to support stock reduction plans and margin improvement

• Contribute to system/process improvements around inventory controls and reporting

• Assist in stock valuation reviews related to external funding or audit processes

Candidate Profile:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or QBE with strong inventory exposure

• Proven experience in retail, FMCG, or distribution sectors desirable

• Confident with financial reporting, controls, and analysis relating to stock

• Strong Excel skills and experience working with large ERP or stock management systems

• Able to present complex data to non-finance stakeholders

• Detail-oriented with commercial awareness and problem-solving mindset

What's on Offer:

• Opportunity to step into a high-visibility role in a growing and fast-paced business

• Strong leadership team who really listen and a collaborative working environment

• Career development opportunities and potential for progression