Finance Manager

<p>A leading FTSE 250 business is looking for a high‑calibre Technical Accountant to step into a commercially focused Inventory Finance Manager position. This role is ideal for someone with an audit background, experience in inventory / supply chain and a passion for turning complex data into meaningful insight. This is an exceptional opportunity to accelerate your career in a large, fast‑paced, multinational environment.</p> <p>You&#8217;ll play a key part in ensuring accurate inventory accounting and providing high-quality financial insight across the EMEA region. This is a visible, fast‑paced role with regular interaction with senior supply chain, operations, and finance stakeholders.</p> <p><strong>What you&#8217;ll be doing:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Managing inventory‑related month‑end processes, ensuring accurate and IFRS‑aligned reporting</li> <li>Leading budgeting and forecasting cycles for inventory and related provisions delivering clear analysis of movements, risks, and trends</li> <li>Partnering with senior supply chain, operations, and regional finance leaders across EMEA, providing data led insights</li> <li>Support internal/external audit and strengthen financial controls</li> <li>Providing analytical insight that connects operational drivers to financial outcomes</li> <li>Challenging assumptions, improving processes, and helping enhance reporting tools (including Power BI)</li> </ul> <p>This is a high‑visibility role with significant exposure to senior stakeholders and the wider global finance community.</p> <p><strong>What we&#8217;re looking for:</strong></p> <ul> <li>ACA/ACCA qualified, (or equivalent) ideally trained in a top-tier audit environment</li> <li>Strong technical accounting background, ideally with exposure to inventory, supply chain, or product-based businesses</li> <li>Excellent analytical skills with the ability to review large datasets and provide clear, meaningful insight</li> <li>Confident business partner able to influence senior stakeholders across finance and operations</li> <li>Strong Excel skills: experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and BI tools is beneficial</li> <li>Someone proactive, curious, and continuously looking for ways to improve processes and controls</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Join?</strong></p> <ul> <li>Opportunity to join a FTSE 250 business with strong career progression pathways</li> <li>Blend of technical accounting, FP&amp;A, and commercial business partnering</li> <li>High-impact role with exposure across EMEA and global teams</li> <li>Chance to drive meaningful process improvements and digital finance innovation.</li> </ul> <p>Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However, we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.</p> <p>Please note that your personal information will be treated in accordance with our <a href="https://www.thesrgroup.com/privacy-policy/">Privacy Policy</a>.</p> <p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZnJhbmtpZXIuNjY3NjQuMTI5NjZAc3Jncm91cC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif"></p>