Finance Manager Colchester Up to £50,000Are you a finance professional looking to take full ownership of a site s financial performance in a stand alone role? Do you thrive in a fast-paced and rugged environment where your insights directly impact profitability? If you''re ready to lead from the front and partner with operational teams, this Finance Manager role could be your next move. Join a thriving farming operation where your expertise will drive financial clarity, support strategic decisions, and enhance performance across the board. As Finance Manager, you will benefit from: Full ownership of site PandL and forecastingAutonomy to lead financial processes and controlsDirect influence on profit improvement plansExposure to senior stakeholders across finance and operationsOpportunities to support strategic projects and continuous improvementCompany bonus As Finance Manager, your responsibilities will include: Producing weekly PandL reports with detailed variance analysisPartnering with farm and procurement teams to drive performanceLeading month-end processes, rolling forecasts, and margin analysisManaging balance sheet reviews, especially WIP, stocks, and accrualsSupporting audits, budgeting, and long-term planningDriving financial input into operational projects and cost reviews As Finance Manager, your experience will include: Experience of working within an SMEStrong Excel skills; Power BI experience desirableBackground in FMCG or WIP accounting (not essential b