Finance Manager

About The Company:
Our client is a well‑established distribution business supplying a diverse product range to commercial customers across the South East of England. The company has built a strong reputation for reliability, service, and long‑term customer relationships. Continued growth and operational complexity have created an opportunity for a Finance Manager to play a key role in supporting the business.

The Role:
We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee the day‑to‑day financial operations of the business. Reporting into senior leadership, the role will be responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls, and providing commercial insight to support operational and strategic decision‑making. This is a hands‑on role within a fast‑moving distribution environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Management Accounts – Preparation of timely and accurate monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary.
• Budgeting & Forecasting – Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow planning to support business operations and growth.
• Financial Control – Oversee purchase ledger, sales ledger, payroll, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Commercial Support – Partner with operations and sales teams to analyse margins, pricing, and cost control.
• Cashflow Management – Monitor cash position, customer receipts, supplier payments, and working capital.
• Reporting & Analysis – Deliver clear financial insight on performance, profitability, and operational efficiency.
• Compliance – Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and internal financial requirements.

Desirable Skills:

• Qualified or part‑qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar role
• Background in distribution, wholesale, logistics, or product‑led businesses (advantageous)
• Strong Excel and accounting systems skills
• Commercially minded with strong attention to detail
• Confident working with non‑finance stakeholders in an operational environment

Benefits:
Competitive salary dependent on experience
Bonus scheme
Pension scheme
Enhanced holiday entitlement
Opportunity to join a stable, growing distribution business with a strong regional footprint

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Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.