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Finance Manager - FTC Immediate start

Nigel Wright Group
Posted 14 hours ago, valid for 22 days
Location

Manchester, Lancashire M263GN, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The role of Finance Manager - FTC is available in the North West, offering a salary between £60,000 and £65,000 along with benefits.
  • The position requires a qualified accountant with proven experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or fast-moving consumer product environments.
  • Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced setting and have excellent SAP system skills.
  • Key responsibilities include preparing monthly management accounts, leading budgeting and forecasting cycles, and driving improvements in financial reporting and controls.
  • This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on finance professional looking to make a significant impact during a period of transformation and growth.
The Opportunity

Finance Manager - FTCConsumer FMCG | North West | £60,000 – £65,000 Benefits

Are you a hands-on Finance Manager with a passion for driving change and adding real value? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, consumer-led environment where no two days are the same?

We’re working with a well-known Consumer FMCG business entering an exciting period of transformation and growth. As they evolve their finance function and modernise systems and processes, they’re looking for an experienced Finance Manager to play a key role in supporting the journey.

What You’ll Be Doing:The Role

This is a highly visible and broad role, ideal for someone who’s not afraid to roll up their sleeves. You’ll work closely with the Finance Director and wider leadership team to provide accurate and insightful financial reporting, support decision-making, and lead improvements in controls and systems – particularly SAP.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare and present monthly management accounts and analysis

  • Business partner with operational teams to support performance and cost control

  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow planning cycles

  • Drive improvements in reporting, processes, and controls

  • Utilise SAP to enhance financial transparency and data accuracy

  • Support ad hoc projects linked to growth, systems upgrades, and organisational change

What We’re Looking For:
  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

  • Strong technical grounding with a commercial mindset

  • Proven experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or a fast-moving consumer product environment

  • Hands-on approach – comfortable working at pace and under pressure

  • Excellent SAP system skills (essential)

  • Confident communicator able to challenge, support, and influence across all levels

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity to be part of a business at a pivotal stage of its evolution. If you want to make a real difference in a business where your input will be seen, valued, and acted on, this could be the perfect next step.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.