Finance Manager

Ferryfast Produce Ltd; Pershore; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK firm is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join the Management Team. This hands-on role requires strong financial expertise and excellent organisational skills. The successful candidate will drive best practices, streamline processes, and support a team in achieving goals. Responsibilities include managing finance operations and collaborating across departments. A competitive salary and attractive benefits are offered for this full-time position in Pershore, England.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Attractive benefits

Qualifications

• Strong background in financial services industry standards and regulations.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with experience managing finance teams.
• Proficiency in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and investment analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and integration of new financial systems.
• Drive continuous improvement and promote best practice across finance processes.
• Work cross-functionally with Logistics, HR, and Sales teams.

Skills

Financial services industry knowledge

Leadership

Financial planning

Accounts payable knowledge

Cost control strategies

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

OverviewWe are seeking an experienced and proactiveFinance Managerto join our Management Team. This is a hands‑on role requiring a strong financial background, excellent organisational skills, and a positive “can‑do” attitude.

As a key member of the Management Team, the Finance Manager brings a strong financial background and a hands‑on approach across all areas of finance. This role plays a vital part in driving best practices, streamlining processes, and supporting continuous improvement across the finance function. The Finance Manager provides day‑to‑day guidance and mentoring to the Finance and Accounts teams, ensuring routine tasks are completed accurately and on time, while supporting the team in achieving both individual and collective goals — all whilst effectively managing their own workload. They also provide cover during periods of absence or holiday to ensure the smooth running of critical finance operations. The role requires strong communication skills, a proactive “will do” attitude, and excellent attention to detail, with the ability to work confidently with colleagues at all levels across the business.

The Ideal Candidate:

Skills

• Strong background infinancial servicesindustry standards and regulations.
• Demonstratedleadershipabilities with experience managing finance teams.
• Proficiency infinancial planning, including budgeting, forecasting, and investment analysis.
• Sound knowledge ofaccounts payableprocesses and procedures.
• Excellent skills incost controlstrategies to optimise organisational expenditure.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex financial data effectively.
• Exceptional organisational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills to present financial information clearly to stakeholders. This role is ideal for a dedicated finance professional eager to lead a dynamic team while driving organisational success through strategic financial management.

Salary: A competitive salary and attractive benefits are provided as part of this role.

Monday to Friday (08.00 until 16.00)

What We Offer:

A competitive salary and attractive benefits are provided as part of this role.

Duties:

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and integration of new financial systems.
• Drive continuous improvement and promote best practice across finance processes.
• Work cross-functionally with Logistics, HR, and Sales teams to optimise workflows and data integration.
• Directly manage and support a team of 4 across 4 different departments within the business.
• Provide day-to-day support to the Accounts Manager and wider finance team, resolving queries and operational issues.
• Ensure continuity of critical finance operations by providing cover during periods of absence or holiday.
• Contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the finance function as part of the wider Management Team.