Finance Manager - Commercial/Projects

Rotheram Carrington Financial Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a well-established organisation embarking on an exciting growth journey. This is a key opportunity for a commercially minded Finance Manager ready to play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy, driving operational excellence, and leading on a variety of different projects as the business grows.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will lead a small, dedicated finance team and work closely with senior stakeholders across the group. You will be responsible for all aspects of the financial operations of a business currently turning over in the region of £10m, while offering finance support to the leadership team, and insight into growth and profitability.

• Lead all core finance operations, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cash flow management
• Deliver accurate and timely monthly and statutory financial reports
• Manage the audit process and ensure full compliance with reporting standards
• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned to long-term business objectives
• Partner with operational teams to deliver insightful analysis, improve profitability, and challenge costs
• Identify and mitigate financial risks
• Support capital expenditure planning and business case evaluations
• Provide commercial support to the MD, including involvement in funding projects and contract negotiations
• Review and challenge commercial proposals, identifying key risks and opportunities
• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team
• Foster strong working relationships with stakeholders across the group

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• Background in movement of goods, FMCG sector is highly desirable but not essential
• Previous experience developing a small finance team
• Excellent commercial acumen with strong analytical skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders

• Salary circa £60,000 - £70,000 per annum
• Company bonus scheme (up to 10% of salary based on personal objectives)
• Bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• One day WFH (with the business going through a period of change, they do need the new finance person to be on site for at least 4/5 days to work closely with warehousing & transport)
• Working week - 37.5 hours
• Pension - employer contribution scheme - 3% of basic annual salary
• Private medical insurance - individual only.

If you're a commercially driven finance professional looking to step into a high-impact leadership role in a thriving organisation near Wrexham, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more or contact Rotheram Carrington Financial Recruitment for a confidential conversation.