Finance Manager

Sector:Energy & Mining
Job type:Perm
Salary/Rate:£55,000 per annum
Town/City:Birmingham
County:West Midlands
Job ref:39780-2 S05
Post Date:16. 03. 2026
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Daniel MacKenzie
Daniel MacKenzie
Director
+44 (0)203 884 1616
dan@harpermay.com

About the Role

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

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