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Associate Director at Better Placed | Head of Finance Practice | Hiring Exceptional Finance Talent

Better Placed are delighted to be supporting a long-established, food & beverage business with a strong sustainability focus, as they look to appoint a Commercial Finance Manager to join their South Wales site.

This is a high-impact, commercially focused role, sitting at the heart of operations and partnering closely with the leadership team. You’ll be the go-to person for cost transparency, financial insight, and performance improvement, helping to shape decisions across production, supply chain, and investment planning.

The Role:

• Take ownership of cost accounting, ensuring accuracy and alignment with group and local standards
• Deliver clear visibility on performance (P&L, variance analysis) through insightful reporting
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes for the site
• Partner with operations and supply chain teams to drive efficiency and margin improvement
• Support investment decisions through robust financial modelling and project evaluation
• Manage month-end, inventory valuation, and material cost controls
• Champion continuous improvement, automation, and better use of data across finance and operations

About You:

You’ll be an analytical, commercially minded finance professional who enjoys being close to the numbers and the action on the floor. You’ll bring energy, curiosity, and a genuine interest in driving performance through better insight.

• Strong background in cost control, budgeting, and operational finance
• Confident working cross-functionally with non-finance stakeholders
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering, or supply chain environments
• Comfortable balancing hands‑on financial control with strategic analysis
• Proactive, adaptable, and always looking for ways to improve processes

Package:

• Private healthcare, pension, and life assurance
• 25 days holiday
• Hybrid working (2–3 days on‑site)

If you’re an operationally minded finance professional who enjoys partnering with the business and wants to make an impact in a values‑driven, sustainable manufacturer, I’d love to chat.

Get in touch with olivergaydon@betterplaced.com

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

• Finance and Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Food and Beverage Services and Food and Beverage Manufacturing