Finance ManagerFull Time - PermanentLocation: Maidstone, Kent (Initially on-site, moving to hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days home after probation)Salary: Up to 50,000 + 4,000 car allowance + discretionary bonus Are you an experienced finance professional looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a Finance Manager to take on a pivotal role within a dynamic and commercially focused environment. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a highly visible position where you will provide strategic insight, ensure robust financial control, and partner closely with senior stakeholders to drive business performance.What You''ll Be Doing: Act as a proactive Finance Business Partner, providing strategic insight, challenge, and support to commercial teams.Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting, including forecasts, budgets, variance analysis, and ad-hoc performance insights to drive business growth.Oversee margin management, consignment reconciliation, royalties, rebates, grower loans, and foreign currency requirements, providing actionable recommendations.Present and explain commercial performance, identifying risks, opportunities, and improvement initiatives to stakeholders.Develop, challenge, and review budget and forecast assumptions and KPIs, preparing clear and informative monthly review packs. What We''re Looking For:Qualified Accountant (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)Fresh produce industry experience is essentialStrong management accounting / financial anal