Commercial Finance Manager
We are looking for a commercially astute and data-driven Commercial Finance Manager to join our UK and Ireland finance team. This isn’t just…
Term: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: On-site
Hours of employment: 08:30 to 16:50, Monday to Friday
Description of the role: Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Finance Manager to support the Finance Director in leading and developing our finance function. This is a key role, responsible for the day-to-day management of the finance team and ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective controls, and strong commercial support across the business.
We're looking for a hands-on individual who enjoys developing people, improving processes, solving problems, and helping the business make informed decisions.
Lead, support, and develop the finance team.
Manage day-to-day finance operations.
Accurate and timely reporting, reconciliations, and ledger management.
Prepare management accounts, forecasts, cash flow reporting, and financial analysis.
Manage debtors, creditors, credit control, and payment processes.
Work with operational teams to improve stock management, margins, and profitability.
Identify and implement process improvements.
Ensure compliance with VAT, HMRC, audit, and statutory reporting requirements.
Support year-end, external audits, and deputise for the FD when required.
Previous experience in a Finance Manager or similar role within an SME manufacturing or production environment.
Experience leading and developing finance teams.
Strong commercial awareness, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Strong Excel skills and experience using financial accounting software, ideally Sage.
Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business.
Experience of process improvement and intercompany accounting.
Knowledge of US accounting requirements would be advantageous.
AAT qualified, part-qualified or fully qualified ACCA/CIMA, or equivalent finance experience.
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Eligible for a discretionary bonus of up to 10%, linked to agreed KPIs and performance targets
Generous company pension
Minimum 31 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)
Life insurance
Enhanced maternity/paternity
Free onsite parking
Friendly place to work
Long-term service benefits including extra holidays and private medical insurance
About ReAgent Chemical Services Limited
ReAgent is a family-owned chemical manufacturer and supplier founded in 1977. We are a dynamic, ambitious, and fast-growing company with a friendly company culture. Our core values are to provide industry-leading customer service and high-quality products and ensure that everyone who works at ReAgent is happy. Just a few of the ways we do this is through open and honest communication, regular social events, and being a Living Hours and Living Wage Employer.
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