Regional Finance Manager - FMCG

Regional Finance Manager – FMCG
Location: Bristol (Hybrid, with travel across sites)
Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 + benefits
Contract: Permanent

Why This Role?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven finance professional to step into a high-impact Regional Finance Manager role within a fast-paced FMCG environment. You’ll be at the heart of the commercial decision-making process, working hand-in-hand with regional directors and operational leaders to influence strategy, improve performance, and deliver growth.

If you thrive on variety, enjoy travel across sites, and want to be more than “just the numbers person”, this role offers exactly that.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Acting as a true Finance Business Partner to Regional Directors and Branch Managers, providing insight, challenge, and support

• Leading on budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, KPIs, and monthly reporting that drive decision-making

• Pinpointing risks and opportunities and influencing commercial outcomes

• Providing meaningful analysis on margins, distribution costs, and new business performance

• Preparing monthly review packs and taking an active role in branch review meetings

• Driving efficiency through process improvement and stronger financial controls

• Playing a key role in month-end close activities, including accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and stock takes

• Benchmarking sites to highlight best practice and share performance improvements across the region

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) with strong post-qualified experience

• Background in FMCG or manufacturing – you’ll need to understand the pace and complexity of the sector

• Comfortable travelling across multiple sites – this role is about being visible and connected to the business

• Strong commercial acumen – able to influence non-finance leaders and present financials with impact

• Resilient, proactive, and confident in challenging assumptions

• Track record of delivering process improvements, tighter controls, and smarter insights

• Advanced Excel skills and strong systems knowledge

• Multi-site finance experience is a big plus

What’s In It For You

• A high-profile role with direct influence on regional performance

• The chance to shape the finance agenda in a growing FMCG business

• Autonomy to make the role your own while being supported by senior finance leadership

• Hybrid working with regional travel – no two weeks will look the same

• Competitive salary of £60,000 – £65,000 plus benefits

To explore this opportunity further, get in touch:
Joe Gorman
07801 555061
joe@hamilton-woods.com