My client is a key trading division within a larger private equity backed group, operating in a fast-moving, product-led environment. The division has strong market presence, clear ambitions to scale further, supported by PE investment and a leadership team focused on performance, pace and continuous improvement.
The business is Basildon based, with a collaborative, hands-on culture and a leadership team keen to empower high-potential talent.
Client Details
This role is with a well-established retail organisation known for its expertise in delivering high-quality products and services. As a medium-sized company, they are focused on maintaining strong financial performance and operational excellence.
Description
This is a broad and influential role combining hands-on operational finance with genuine commercial partnering. You will:
* Own the full month-end process, management accounts and reporting cycle
* Oversee stock, cash, debtor management and control improvements
* Build and maintain KPIs, dashboards and trading insights
* Interrogate data to understand variances, drivers and opportunities
* Partner with senior stakeholders across operations and commercial functions
* Challenge assumptions, ask the right questions and influence decisions
* Support the Finance & Commercial Director by taking on increasing responsibility as you grow into the role
* Help drive performance improvement initiatives across pricing, margin, process and working capital
* Play a key role in shaping finance as the division continues its growth trajectory
The role is site-based in Basildon for ideally four days per week (minimum of three), reflecting the hands-on nature of the business and the need to be close to teams, data and operations.
Profile
We’re looking for someone who brings:
* Strong management accounting and operational finance grounding
* Experience in a stock-based, product, distribution, retail or FMCG environment
* Sharp commercial instincts and confidence partnering with non-finance stakeholders
* A curious, analytical mindset with the drive to get into the detail
* A positive, problem-solving attitude and willingness to "own" issues
* The confidence to challenge constructively and push for better answers
* Energy, pace and a desire to make a visible impact
* The ambition to step up and take on broader responsibility quickly
This would suit a Finance Business Partner with strong core skills or a Commercial Finance Manager ready for more ownership.
Job Offer
* £70,000-£80,000 base
* Car allowance
* Annual bonus potential of up to 20%
* Supportive leadership with genuine appetite to hand over responsibility
* Exposure to a PE environment and a clear path towards broader future roles