1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Better Placed Ltd - A Sunday Times Top 10 Employer! provided pay range This range is provided by Better Placed Ltd - A Sunday Times Top 10 Employer!. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Direct message the job poster from Better Placed Ltd - A Sunday Times Top 10 Employer! 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

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