Finance Manager, Hatfield

Finance Manager Location: Hatfield (hybrid working) Package:£70,000-£80,000 base 20% bonus strong corporate benefits The opportunity This is a high‑impact Finance Manager role within a fast‑moving, multi‑billion‑pound consumer business operating at serious scale. The organisation runs complex, multi‑site operations and is well known for pace, volume and continuous change. This role sits at the heart of decision‑making. You will actas the commercial conscience of the business, shaping operational strategy, influencing senior leaders and ensuring financial insight genuinely drives performance - not just reports it after the fact. If you enjoy challenge, ambiguity and working alongside ambitious operational leaders, this is a role with real visibility and influence. What you'll be responsible forActing as a trusted commercial partner to senior operational stakeholders, supporting decisions that directly impact margin, growth and efficiencyLeading financial planning across a large multi‑site estate, including forecasting, budgeting and performance trackingTaking ownership of key drivers such as revenue, volumes, labour and cost control, turning data into clear actionsDelivering concise, decision‑ready insight to leadership teams - cutting through complexity to what really mattersDriving improvements in financial processes, reporting quality and automation in a high‑volume environmentSupporting, mentoring and developing a team of analysts, setting high standards for commercial thinking and outputPlaying a key role in negotiations and commercial discussions, ensuring outcomes are financially sound and scalableWhat we're looking forFully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with strong post‑qualification experienceProven background in a large, multi‑site, customer‑led organisation (retail, hospitality, FMCG, logistics or similar)Demonstrated strength in business partnering - confident challenging, influencing and supporting senior leadersExperience handling complex commercial negotiations and trade‑offsAbility to communicate financial insight clearly to non‑finance audiencesComfortable operating in a fast‑paced, high‑expectation corporate environmentA pragmatic leader who enjoys developing talent and elevating team capabilityWhy apply?High‑profile role with exposure to senior leadershipA business renowned for pace, scale and commercial ambitionCompetitive salary (£70k-£80k) plus a 20% bonusClear opportunity to leave a visible mark on performance and ways of working