Handle are currently working with a market leading FMCG brand who are looking for end experienced Commercial Finance Manager! This is an 18-month fixed term contract that will manage the FP&A strategy for the UK business, including the annual and monthly forecast processes, reporting, and developing financial insights to inform business plans and strategy.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a super confident Finance Business Partner to gain some excellent experience in such a highly thought of brand!

Act as the key Business Partner to the Marketing team, advising them on their project spend, contracts, forecasts, investment appraisals, and financial deliverables
Collaborate with stakeholders ranging from local budget owners to Directors and Regional and HQ Finance teams
Assist with budget reallocations and financial modelling.
Lead the annual forecasting project, fostering collaboration among key stakeholders
Manage the monthly accrual process, ensuring cost-revenue matching and timing accruals
Ensure accurate accounting and analysis of marketing costs and revenue against forecasts, with precise balance sheet positions and reconciliations

Candidate requirements:

Have work in a similar FP&A, and finance business partnering role in consumer goods
Qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent, QBE)
Experienced in fast-paced environments, proactive in problem-solving, team-oriented, and able to take initiative
Analytical self-starter, keen to improve processes, identify risks, and offer alternatives
IT proficient, with advanced knowledge of MS Excel, SAP BI, and Hyperion
Strong communication and presentation abilities, with the capacity to effectively engage stakeholders, including leadership

Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.