Finance Manager - Reed : Job Details

We are supporting a global brand in their recruitment of a Finance Manager to join their Controlling department.

This management role within our UK&I market wholesale organisation is responsible for the financial oversight and accuracy of the Key Accounts & Instruments channels.

The role supports and influences key business decisions through financial insight and is a pivotal part of our executive team.

Finance Manager

• Location: Hybrid
• Job Type: Full-time

Day-to-day of the role:

• Act as the primary finance contact for Key Accounts (KA) and Instruments commercial directors, managing relationships with the end customer.
• Provide financial insight to support commercial directors and management teams in key commercial decision-making.
• Handle internal and external reporting for the KA channel.
• Track rebates, chargebacks, and year-end bonuses per individual KA contract.
• Oversee frame stock management for KA.
• Work with the KA team to understand the differences between Direct Operating Profit (DOP) profitability and true, sourcing-based profitability.
• Analyse pricing structures and trading terms across the KA group, ensuring defensibility of pricing/terms and maximisation of profitability.
• Maintain regular contact with the commercial team to advise on target achievement and contract tenders/negotiations/trading terms.
• Be accountable for the Instruments P&L division, ensuring accuracy of monthly reported financials, robust revenue forecasting, margin analysis, and systems control for stock management/revenue recognition.
• Engage in project work as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong proficiency in Excel and financial modelling tools.
• Skilled in analysing, interpreting, and communicating financial information to influence key stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to coach and motivate a team to achieve departmental targets (desirable).
• Experience in building relationships with key stakeholders within and outside of the business (desirable).
• GCSE level or equivalent standard of education (desirable).
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunity to work within a dynamic team and influence key business decisions.
• Engage in meaningful project work that contributes to the success of the organisation.

To apply for this Finance Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.