Finance Manager

Harper May is partnering with a growing commodities business that is looking for a Finance Manager to strengthen its finance function. The company operates across global commodity markets and is focused on building a robust financial infrastructure to support trading activity, operational performance, and continued commercial growth.

The Role

The Finance Manager will play a key role in managing financial reporting, improving financial controls, and supporting commercial decision-making across the business. Working closely with senior management, the role will combine technical accounting responsibilities with operational finance support in a fast-paced trading environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly management accounts process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting

• Oversee financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and general ledger integrity

• Support budgeting and forecasting processes across trading and operational teams

• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and financial performance across the business

• Maintain strong financial controls and support improvements to finance processes

• Assist with statutory reporting, year-end accounts, and audit preparation

• Provide financial analysis to support trading activity and operational decision-making

• Partner with senior stakeholders to deliver meaningful financial insight

• Support system improvements and reporting enhancements within the finance function

Candidate Profile

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (or close to completion)

• Experience within commodities, trading, energy, natural resources, or a similar commercial environment

• Strong technical accounting knowledge with experience producing management accounts

• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial analysis capability

• Experience working in a fast-moving, commercially focused environment

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively with non-finance stakeholders