Job Title: Qualitative Associate Director Department: Beano Brain Reporting to: Group Director - UK Qual Location: London, UK Ways of Working: Hybrid; 2 days a week in the office Contract Type: Permanent Beano Brain, a leading kid, youth and family insights agency, is hiring a Qualitative Associate Director to join the team in our London office on Fleet Street. Beano Brain is part of the DCT Thomson Media and publishing company. Beano Brain is a team of collaborators who balance being supportive and transparent with rebel thinking. While fostering a non hierarchical environment where team members take initiative and aren't afraid to challenge each other's thinking, Beano Brain gives everyone on the team a voice. No two days are the same at Beano Brain! The Qualitative Associate Director will operate across qualitative projects for medium and large clients in the UK, Europe and the US as well as contribute to insight product innovation. You will also be excited about bringing on young researchers and seeing them succeed under your guidance. DESCRIPTION The Qualitative Associate Director will deliver commercially valuable qualitative insight that enables Beano Brain clients to make faster, more confident decisions in a shifting kids, teens and families' landscape. Demand for rigorous, creative qualitative insight is growing as clients face tougher markets, tighter budgets, and rapid behavioural change across young audiences. The Qualitative Associate Director role strengthens Beano Brain's ability to scale insight delivery across the UK, Europe and the US. It drives high quality project direction, builds client relationships that support growth, and develops insight talent so the team can respond quickly to new opportunities. It ensures that insight output is evidence based, actionable and aligned to Beano Brain's commercial strategy and innovation priorities. Managing 3 direct reports, the Qualitative Associate Director will also interface with Insight Directors, Commercial Managing Director, Commercial Director, Research Managers, cross functional colleagues contributing to data, trends or commercial opportunities, and external partners (fieldwork agencies, specialist moderators, international partners). Collaboration involves leading project design and insight delivery, advising on qualitative approaches, contributing to commercial planning, and aligning with Directors for approval on pricing, methodology shifts, contract terms and major client decisions. Key responsibilities include: Client insight delivery Deliver qualitative insight projects that provide clear, evidence based recommendations that shape client decisions and commercial outcomes. Ensure all work meets Beano Brain quality standards and is delivered on time and within budget. Project and portfolio direction Own the design and delivery of medium sized qualitative projects and contribute to larger, multi market programmes. Ensure that insights are synthesised and communicated in a way that directly supports growth opportunities in Beano Brain's commercial portfolio. Client relationship management Lead and grow relationships on medium sized accounts and support relationship development on larger ones. Ensure clients receive proactive guidance, trend insight and challenge that deepens partnership value. Team development 50% of time dedicated to managing and mentoring; 50% of time dedicated to project work Develop and manage Research Managers and junior qualitative researchers. Set clear expectations, coach performance, and build capability in analysis, moderation and storytelling to support a high performant team culture. Commercial contribution Contribute to winning new work by shaping proposals, costing projects, presenting capabilities and using existing client contacts. Ensure each project supports margin, repeat work and wider portfolio opportunities. Insight innovation Support the evolution of Beano Brain's qualitative tools and approaches. Test, refine and share new methods that improve authenticity, speed, and impact of insights across markets. Skills: Applying insight to refine client decision processes. Structuring qualitative data, synthesising findings and identifying patterns. Selecting and applying qualitative and mixed method approaches. Directing projects, resources, risks and timelines. Building long term, trusted partnerships. Client challenges into clear insight objectives. Designing discussion guides, stimuli and co creation tasks. Evolving qualitative approaches in response to market shifts and client needs. Developing capability and performance in junior researchers. Creating clear insight narratives and presenting to senior stakeholders. Experience: Proven experience moderating with kids, teens, parents and families. Leading qualitative projects in agencies or consultancies. Working with clients in sectors such as media, tech, gaming, FMCG or leisure. Experience in multi market qualitative delivery. Behaviours that will help this role succeed: Being More Curious Seeks new signals in youth and family behaviours and challenges assumptions with evidence. Actively explores new qualitative methods and audience dynamics. Experiment with Purpose Tests new research approaches in controlled, commercially relevant ways. Brings forward ideas that improve insight speed, authenticity and client value. Owning the Outcomes Takes accountability for project quality, client impact and commercial performance. Escalates risks early and follows through until the job is done well. Being More Collaborative Works openly with colleagues across the portfolio, sharing tools, insight and lessons learned. Builds trust with clients and internal teams by being transparent, prepared and reliable.
May 01, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Qualitative Associate Director Department: Beano Brain Reporting to: Group Director - UK Qual Location: London, UK Ways of Working: Hybrid; 2 days a week in the office Contract Type: Permanent Beano Brain, a leading kid, youth and family insights agency, is hiring a Qualitative Associate Director to join the team in our London office on Fleet Street. Beano Brain is part of the DCT Thomson Media and publishing company. Beano Brain is a team of collaborators who balance being supportive and transparent with rebel thinking. While fostering a non hierarchical environment where team members take initiative and aren't afraid to challenge each other's thinking, Beano Brain gives everyone on the team a voice. No two days are the same at Beano Brain! The Qualitative Associate Director will operate across qualitative projects for medium and large clients in the UK, Europe and the US as well as contribute to insight product innovation. You will also be excited about bringing on young researchers and seeing them succeed under your guidance. DESCRIPTION The Qualitative Associate Director will deliver commercially valuable qualitative insight that enables Beano Brain clients to make faster, more confident decisions in a shifting kids, teens and families' landscape. Demand for rigorous, creative qualitative insight is growing as clients face tougher markets, tighter budgets, and rapid behavioural change across young audiences. The Qualitative Associate Director role strengthens Beano Brain's ability to scale insight delivery across the UK, Europe and the US. It drives high quality project direction, builds client relationships that support growth, and develops insight talent so the team can respond quickly to new opportunities. It ensures that insight output is evidence based, actionable and aligned to Beano Brain's commercial strategy and innovation priorities. Managing 3 direct reports, the Qualitative Associate Director will also interface with Insight Directors, Commercial Managing Director, Commercial Director, Research Managers, cross functional colleagues contributing to data, trends or commercial opportunities, and external partners (fieldwork agencies, specialist moderators, international partners). Collaboration involves leading project design and insight delivery, advising on qualitative approaches, contributing to commercial planning, and aligning with Directors for approval on pricing, methodology shifts, contract terms and major client decisions. Key responsibilities include: Client insight delivery Deliver qualitative insight projects that provide clear, evidence based recommendations that shape client decisions and commercial outcomes. Ensure all work meets Beano Brain quality standards and is delivered on time and within budget. Project and portfolio direction Own the design and delivery of medium sized qualitative projects and contribute to larger, multi market programmes. Ensure that insights are synthesised and communicated in a way that directly supports growth opportunities in Beano Brain's commercial portfolio. Client relationship management Lead and grow relationships on medium sized accounts and support relationship development on larger ones. Ensure clients receive proactive guidance, trend insight and challenge that deepens partnership value. Team development 50% of time dedicated to managing and mentoring; 50% of time dedicated to project work Develop and manage Research Managers and junior qualitative researchers. Set clear expectations, coach performance, and build capability in analysis, moderation and storytelling to support a high performant team culture. Commercial contribution Contribute to winning new work by shaping proposals, costing projects, presenting capabilities and using existing client contacts. Ensure each project supports margin, repeat work and wider portfolio opportunities. Insight innovation Support the evolution of Beano Brain's qualitative tools and approaches. Test, refine and share new methods that improve authenticity, speed, and impact of insights across markets. Skills: Applying insight to refine client decision processes. Structuring qualitative data, synthesising findings and identifying patterns. Selecting and applying qualitative and mixed method approaches. Directing projects, resources, risks and timelines. Building long term, trusted partnerships. Client challenges into clear insight objectives. Designing discussion guides, stimuli and co creation tasks. Evolving qualitative approaches in response to market shifts and client needs. Developing capability and performance in junior researchers. Creating clear insight narratives and presenting to senior stakeholders. Experience: Proven experience moderating with kids, teens, parents and families. Leading qualitative projects in agencies or consultancies. Working with clients in sectors such as media, tech, gaming, FMCG or leisure. Experience in multi market qualitative delivery. Behaviours that will help this role succeed: Being More Curious Seeks new signals in youth and family behaviours and challenges assumptions with evidence. Actively explores new qualitative methods and audience dynamics. Experiment with Purpose Tests new research approaches in controlled, commercially relevant ways. Brings forward ideas that improve insight speed, authenticity and client value. Owning the Outcomes Takes accountability for project quality, client impact and commercial performance. Escalates risks early and follows through until the job is done well. Being More Collaborative Works openly with colleagues across the portfolio, sharing tools, insight and lessons learned. Builds trust with clients and internal teams by being transparent, prepared and reliable.
Commercial Manager Location : Birmingham (Hybrid) Salary : £52,000 £58,000 DOE Contract : Full-time, Permanent Join a Leading Global Confectionery Business! Walkers Chocolates, a well-established global confectionery business and trusted private label supplier, is looking for a Commercial Manager to support our expanding footprint across Export and Discounter channels. In this key role, you ll take ownership of export and discounter accounts, while also playing a leading role in shaping and delivering the wider retail strategy. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, fast-paced commercial team and drive growth across both UK and international markets. The Role As a Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for leading key customer accounts, driving commercial performance, and delivering strategic growth across multiple markets. You will play a critical role in strengthening customer relationships, improving profitability, and ensuring the successful execution of commercial plans. Key Responsibilities • Own and lead a portfolio of Export and Discounter accounts, building strong, strategic relationships • Develop and execute customer strategies aligned with business objectives to drive long-term growth • Identify and deliver new business opportunities across UK and international markets • Lead product launches across Export and Discounter channels, ensuring cross-functional alignment • Own customer planning, forecasting, and performance analysis to optimise profitability • Act as the key commercial interface between sales, supply chain, finance, and NPD teams • Lead customer meetings, negotiations, and business reviews with confidence and credibility • Monitor market trends and customer performance to inform commercial decision-making About You We re looking for a commercially driven individual with strong account management experience and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced FMCG environment. Skills & Experience • 4 5 years experience in a commercial, sales, or national account role (ideally FMCG, retail, or discounter channels) • Strong account management skills with a focus on delivering value and growth • Commercially astute, with an understanding of pricing, promotions, and P&L impact • Experience in planning, forecasting, and performance analysis • Confident managing multiple projects and priorities across teams • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive decisions • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills • Highly organised with strong attention to detail • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Why Join Walkers Chocolates • Opportunity to work with a global confectionery brand • Exposure to both UK and international markets • A collaborative and fast-paced commercial environment • The chance to own and shape key customer relationships • Strong opportunities for career development and progression Apply Today If you re a commercially driven professional looking to take the next step in your career and make a real impact, we d love to hear from you. No agencies please.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Commercial Manager Location : Birmingham (Hybrid) Salary : £52,000 £58,000 DOE Contract : Full-time, Permanent Join a Leading Global Confectionery Business! Walkers Chocolates, a well-established global confectionery business and trusted private label supplier, is looking for a Commercial Manager to support our expanding footprint across Export and Discounter channels. In this key role, you ll take ownership of export and discounter accounts, while also playing a leading role in shaping and delivering the wider retail strategy. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, fast-paced commercial team and drive growth across both UK and international markets. The Role As a Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for leading key customer accounts, driving commercial performance, and delivering strategic growth across multiple markets. You will play a critical role in strengthening customer relationships, improving profitability, and ensuring the successful execution of commercial plans. Key Responsibilities • Own and lead a portfolio of Export and Discounter accounts, building strong, strategic relationships • Develop and execute customer strategies aligned with business objectives to drive long-term growth • Identify and deliver new business opportunities across UK and international markets • Lead product launches across Export and Discounter channels, ensuring cross-functional alignment • Own customer planning, forecasting, and performance analysis to optimise profitability • Act as the key commercial interface between sales, supply chain, finance, and NPD teams • Lead customer meetings, negotiations, and business reviews with confidence and credibility • Monitor market trends and customer performance to inform commercial decision-making About You We re looking for a commercially driven individual with strong account management experience and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced FMCG environment. Skills & Experience • 4 5 years experience in a commercial, sales, or national account role (ideally FMCG, retail, or discounter channels) • Strong account management skills with a focus on delivering value and growth • Commercially astute, with an understanding of pricing, promotions, and P&L impact • Experience in planning, forecasting, and performance analysis • Confident managing multiple projects and priorities across teams • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive decisions • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills • Highly organised with strong attention to detail • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Why Join Walkers Chocolates • Opportunity to work with a global confectionery brand • Exposure to both UK and international markets • A collaborative and fast-paced commercial environment • The chance to own and shape key customer relationships • Strong opportunities for career development and progression Apply Today If you re a commercially driven professional looking to take the next step in your career and make a real impact, we d love to hear from you. No agencies please.
Job Title: Executive Search Consultant FMCG Food Recruitment Location: UK-Based (Hybrid / Remote Options Available) Salary: to £65k + Uncapped Commission + High Earning Potential The Opportunity A high-performing executive search team specialising in FMCG Food recruitment is seeking experienced Recruitment Consultant professionals to join its growing business. This is a fast-paced, high-performance environment where successful Recruitment Consultant professionals will work on retained and exclusive search assignments across the FMCG Food sector. The team is made up of highly professional executive search specialists and Recruitment Consultant professionals who operate at a senior level within the market. This opportunity is open to Recruitment Consultant candidates from any recruitment sector background, however a permanent background is highly advantageous. Full training will be provided on retained executive search, allowing each Recruitment Consultant to develop expertise in specialist search delivery and long-term client engagement. Every Recruitment Consultant joining the business will receive structured onboarding, mentoring, and training on how to succeed in a specialist executive search environment, including retained recruitment methodology, client development, and high-value placement strategy. About the Team The team consists of high-performing Recruitment Consultant professionals who are specialists in FMCG Food executive search. Each Recruitment Consultant operates within a supportive but highly ambitious environment, where collaboration, accountability, and performance are key. The culture is built around excellence, with every Recruitment Consultant expected to deliver high-quality, retained recruitment outcomes for global FMCG clients. The environment is vibrant, competitive, and success-driven, making it ideal for any ambitious Recruitment Consultant looking to progress into executive search. Typical Roles You Will Recruit For As a Recruitment Consultant in FMCG Food executive search, you will work on senior-level mandates such as: CEO / Managing Director FMCG Food Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) Sales Director / Head of Sales Marketing Director / Brand Director Category Director / Category Manager Supply Chain Director Procurement Director Operations Director / Manufacturing Director Head of NPD (New Product Development) Technical Director / Quality Director Food Safety & Compliance Director HR Director / People Director Export Sales Director Sustainability / ESG Director Key Responsibilities Deliver retained and exclusive executive search assignments within FMCG Food markets Develop and manage senior-level client relationships As a Recruitment Consultant, map and headhunt high-calibre executive talent globally As a Recruitment Consultant, manage end-to-end search processes from briefing to placement Provide market insight and strategic hiring advice Work closely with a high-performing executive search team Contribute to business development and client growth Requirements Experience as a Recruitment Consultant in any recruitment sector is welcome wishing to specialise in a niche market Permanent recruitment (perms) background is highly desirable Strong experience as a Recruitment Consultant in business development or 360 recruitment Ambitious mindset with a desire to develop as a specialist Recruitment Consultant Training & Development Every Recruitment Consultant will receive full training on: Retained executive search methodology How to succeed as a specialist Recruitment Consultan t in FMCG Food Client development strategies for a Recruitment Consultant in executive search Headhunting techniques for senior-level assignments How to build a long-term career as a high-performing Recruitment Consultant in a specialist search business What s on Offer Competitive base salary with uncapped commission High earning potential for ambitious Recruitment Consultant professionals Structured training and progression Access to senior FMCG Food executive search mandates Collaborative, high-performance team of Recruitment Consultants Strong career development for any Recruitment Consultant moving into executive search Apply Now This opportunity is open to any Recruitment Consultant with recruitment experience, particularly those with a perms background looking to move into executive search. If your experience does not perfectly match every requirement, you are still encouraged to connect with Michelle Waterworth on LinkedIn and follow Michelle Waterworth Recruitment for updates on similar Recruitment Consultant opportunities and future roles that may be a better fit.Check out other recruitment roles at michellewaterworth. com
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Executive Search Consultant FMCG Food Recruitment Location: UK-Based (Hybrid / Remote Options Available) Salary: to £65k + Uncapped Commission + High Earning Potential The Opportunity A high-performing executive search team specialising in FMCG Food recruitment is seeking experienced Recruitment Consultant professionals to join its growing business. This is a fast-paced, high-performance environment where successful Recruitment Consultant professionals will work on retained and exclusive search assignments across the FMCG Food sector. The team is made up of highly professional executive search specialists and Recruitment Consultant professionals who operate at a senior level within the market. This opportunity is open to Recruitment Consultant candidates from any recruitment sector background, however a permanent background is highly advantageous. Full training will be provided on retained executive search, allowing each Recruitment Consultant to develop expertise in specialist search delivery and long-term client engagement. Every Recruitment Consultant joining the business will receive structured onboarding, mentoring, and training on how to succeed in a specialist executive search environment, including retained recruitment methodology, client development, and high-value placement strategy. About the Team The team consists of high-performing Recruitment Consultant professionals who are specialists in FMCG Food executive search. Each Recruitment Consultant operates within a supportive but highly ambitious environment, where collaboration, accountability, and performance are key. The culture is built around excellence, with every Recruitment Consultant expected to deliver high-quality, retained recruitment outcomes for global FMCG clients. The environment is vibrant, competitive, and success-driven, making it ideal for any ambitious Recruitment Consultant looking to progress into executive search. Typical Roles You Will Recruit For As a Recruitment Consultant in FMCG Food executive search, you will work on senior-level mandates such as: CEO / Managing Director FMCG Food Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) Sales Director / Head of Sales Marketing Director / Brand Director Category Director / Category Manager Supply Chain Director Procurement Director Operations Director / Manufacturing Director Head of NPD (New Product Development) Technical Director / Quality Director Food Safety & Compliance Director HR Director / People Director Export Sales Director Sustainability / ESG Director Key Responsibilities Deliver retained and exclusive executive search assignments within FMCG Food markets Develop and manage senior-level client relationships As a Recruitment Consultant, map and headhunt high-calibre executive talent globally As a Recruitment Consultant, manage end-to-end search processes from briefing to placement Provide market insight and strategic hiring advice Work closely with a high-performing executive search team Contribute to business development and client growth Requirements Experience as a Recruitment Consultant in any recruitment sector is welcome wishing to specialise in a niche market Permanent recruitment (perms) background is highly desirable Strong experience as a Recruitment Consultant in business development or 360 recruitment Ambitious mindset with a desire to develop as a specialist Recruitment Consultant Training & Development Every Recruitment Consultant will receive full training on: Retained executive search methodology How to succeed as a specialist Recruitment Consultan t in FMCG Food Client development strategies for a Recruitment Consultant in executive search Headhunting techniques for senior-level assignments How to build a long-term career as a high-performing Recruitment Consultant in a specialist search business What s on Offer Competitive base salary with uncapped commission High earning potential for ambitious Recruitment Consultant professionals Structured training and progression Access to senior FMCG Food executive search mandates Collaborative, high-performance team of Recruitment Consultants Strong career development for any Recruitment Consultant moving into executive search Apply Now This opportunity is open to any Recruitment Consultant with recruitment experience, particularly those with a perms background looking to move into executive search. If your experience does not perfectly match every requirement, you are still encouraged to connect with Michelle Waterworth on LinkedIn and follow Michelle Waterworth Recruitment for updates on similar Recruitment Consultant opportunities and future roles that may be a better fit.Check out other recruitment roles at michellewaterworth. com
Senior Brand Manager - 12-Month FTC Location: Cambridgeshire (Hybrid Working - minimum 3 days on-site) Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract Sector: FMCG / Food & Beverage Are you a highly collaborative Senior Brand Manager with a passion for innovation, consumer-centricity, and a record of full accountability of building a strong innovation pipeline? A unique opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Brand Manager to join this manufacturing business on a 12-month FTC basis. It offers the chance to re-launch a key product range, drive growth in the protein drinks segment, and build an innovation pipeline aligned with the dynamic "on-the-go" breakfast occasion. You will be responsible for delivering the full brand plan - from strategy to execution - ensuring strong brand performance, effective budget control, and cross-functional alignment across the business. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the re-launch and execution of a breakfast drinks brand, building a robust 'on the go' innovation pipeline. - Drive growth in the protein drinks category through targeted marketing plans, consumer-led campaigns, and innovation. - Build a 24-month innovation pipeline grounded in insight and category trends, working with NPD and cross-functional teams from concept to launch. - Design, implement, and measure a 12-18-month brand plan to achieve KPIs and brand growth targets. - Full accountability for brand budget allocation, monitoring and control, ensuring resources are maximised and ROI is delivered. - Collaborate closely with Category, Sales, Finance, NPD, and Operations to align strategy and delivery. - Act as the face of the brand with key retail partners, presenting innovation plans, marketing campaigns, and performance updates. - Lead the execution of integrated campaigns across digital, PR, shopper, and experiential channels. About You: You're a confident and collaborative marketer with strong commercial acumen, a passion for consumer trends, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver real business results. You bring: - Proven experience in a brand management role within food / beverage industry. - A strong track record of product re-launches, innovation delivery, and performance management. - Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder management skills. - Strong analytical capability - able to interpret data, generate insights, and turn them into actionable plans. - Comfortable being both strategic and hands-on - this is a role where you'll own the end-to-end brand journey. - Integrity - dealing with others in an honest manner, take accountability for actions, supporting company values and maintaining confidentiality. What's on Offer: - High-impact, strategic role on a brand with strong growth ambitions - Opportunity to own full brand responsibility and lead a major product re-launch - Hybrid working with a collaborative, cross-functional team - Competitive salary, benefits, and the chance to make a visible difference in 12 months If you're a brand leader ready to hit the ground running and make your mark in a dynamic and growing category, we'd love to hear from you. As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)
Oct 06, 2025
Contractor
Senior Brand Manager - 12-Month FTC Location: Cambridgeshire (Hybrid Working - minimum 3 days on-site) Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract Sector: FMCG / Food & Beverage Are you a highly collaborative Senior Brand Manager with a passion for innovation, consumer-centricity, and a record of full accountability of building a strong innovation pipeline? A unique opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Brand Manager to join this manufacturing business on a 12-month FTC basis. It offers the chance to re-launch a key product range, drive growth in the protein drinks segment, and build an innovation pipeline aligned with the dynamic "on-the-go" breakfast occasion. You will be responsible for delivering the full brand plan - from strategy to execution - ensuring strong brand performance, effective budget control, and cross-functional alignment across the business. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the re-launch and execution of a breakfast drinks brand, building a robust 'on the go' innovation pipeline. - Drive growth in the protein drinks category through targeted marketing plans, consumer-led campaigns, and innovation. - Build a 24-month innovation pipeline grounded in insight and category trends, working with NPD and cross-functional teams from concept to launch. - Design, implement, and measure a 12-18-month brand plan to achieve KPIs and brand growth targets. - Full accountability for brand budget allocation, monitoring and control, ensuring resources are maximised and ROI is delivered. - Collaborate closely with Category, Sales, Finance, NPD, and Operations to align strategy and delivery. - Act as the face of the brand with key retail partners, presenting innovation plans, marketing campaigns, and performance updates. - Lead the execution of integrated campaigns across digital, PR, shopper, and experiential channels. About You: You're a confident and collaborative marketer with strong commercial acumen, a passion for consumer trends, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver real business results. You bring: - Proven experience in a brand management role within food / beverage industry. - A strong track record of product re-launches, innovation delivery, and performance management. - Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder management skills. - Strong analytical capability - able to interpret data, generate insights, and turn them into actionable plans. - Comfortable being both strategic and hands-on - this is a role where you'll own the end-to-end brand journey. - Integrity - dealing with others in an honest manner, take accountability for actions, supporting company values and maintaining confidentiality. What's on Offer: - High-impact, strategic role on a brand with strong growth ambitions - Opportunity to own full brand responsibility and lead a major product re-launch - Hybrid working with a collaborative, cross-functional team - Competitive salary, benefits, and the chance to make a visible difference in 12 months If you're a brand leader ready to hit the ground running and make your mark in a dynamic and growing category, we'd love to hear from you. As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)
Regional Finance Manager - FMCG Location : Bristol (Hybrid, with travel across sites) Salary : 60,000 - 65,000 + benefits Contract : Permanent Why This Role? This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven finance professional to step into a high-impact Regional Finance Manager role within a fast-paced FMCG environment. You'll be at the heart of the commercial decision-making process, working hand-in-hand with regional directors and operational leaders to influence strategy, improve performance, and deliver growth. If you thrive on variety, enjoy travel across sites, and want to be more than "just the numbers person", this role offers exactly that. What You'll Be Doing Acting as a true Finance Business Partner to Regional Directors and Branch Managers, providing insight, challenge, and support Leading on budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, KPIs, and monthly reporting that drive decision-making Pinpointing risks and opportunities and influencing commercial outcomes Providing meaningful analysis on margins, distribution costs, and new business performance Preparing monthly review packs and taking an active role in branch review meetings Driving efficiency through process improvement and stronger financial controls Playing a key role in month-end close activities, including accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and stock takes Benchmarking sites to highlight best practice and share performance improvements across the region What We're Looking For Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) with strong post-qualified experience Background in FMCG or manufacturing - you'll need to understand the pace and complexity of the sector Comfortable travelling across multiple sites - this role is about being visible and connected to the business Strong commercial acumen - able to influence non-finance leaders and present financials with impact Resilient, proactive, and confident in challenging assumptions Track record of delivering process improvements, tighter controls, and smarter insights Advanced Excel skills and strong systems knowledge Multi-site finance experience is a big plus What's In It For You A high-profile role with direct influence on regional performance The chance to shape the finance agenda in a growing FMCG business Autonomy to make the role your own while being supported by senior finance leadership Hybrid working with regional travel - no two weeks will look the same Competitive salary of 60,000 - 65,000 plus benefits To explore this opportunity further, get in touch: Joe Gorman (phone number removed) (url removed)
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Regional Finance Manager - FMCG Location : Bristol (Hybrid, with travel across sites) Salary : 60,000 - 65,000 + benefits Contract : Permanent Why This Role? This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven finance professional to step into a high-impact Regional Finance Manager role within a fast-paced FMCG environment. You'll be at the heart of the commercial decision-making process, working hand-in-hand with regional directors and operational leaders to influence strategy, improve performance, and deliver growth. If you thrive on variety, enjoy travel across sites, and want to be more than "just the numbers person", this role offers exactly that. What You'll Be Doing Acting as a true Finance Business Partner to Regional Directors and Branch Managers, providing insight, challenge, and support Leading on budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, KPIs, and monthly reporting that drive decision-making Pinpointing risks and opportunities and influencing commercial outcomes Providing meaningful analysis on margins, distribution costs, and new business performance Preparing monthly review packs and taking an active role in branch review meetings Driving efficiency through process improvement and stronger financial controls Playing a key role in month-end close activities, including accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and stock takes Benchmarking sites to highlight best practice and share performance improvements across the region What We're Looking For Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) with strong post-qualified experience Background in FMCG or manufacturing - you'll need to understand the pace and complexity of the sector Comfortable travelling across multiple sites - this role is about being visible and connected to the business Strong commercial acumen - able to influence non-finance leaders and present financials with impact Resilient, proactive, and confident in challenging assumptions Track record of delivering process improvements, tighter controls, and smarter insights Advanced Excel skills and strong systems knowledge Multi-site finance experience is a big plus What's In It For You A high-profile role with direct influence on regional performance The chance to shape the finance agenda in a growing FMCG business Autonomy to make the role your own while being supported by senior finance leadership Hybrid working with regional travel - no two weeks will look the same Competitive salary of 60,000 - 65,000 plus benefits To explore this opportunity further, get in touch: Joe Gorman (phone number removed) (url removed)
Regional Finance Manager - FMCG Location : Bristol (Hybrid, with travel across sites) Salary : 60,000 - 65,000 + benefits Contract : Permanent Why This Role? This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven finance professional to step into a high-impact Regional Finance Manager role within a fast-paced FMCG environment. You'll be at the heart of the commercial decision-making process, working hand-in-hand with regional directors and operational leaders to influence strategy, improve performance, and deliver growth. If you thrive on variety, enjoy travel across sites, and want to be more than "just the numbers person", this role offers exactly that. What You'll Be Doing Acting as a true Finance Business Partner to Regional Directors and Branch Managers, providing insight, challenge, and support Leading on budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, KPIs, and monthly reporting that drive decision-making Pinpointing risks and opportunities and influencing commercial outcomes Providing meaningful analysis on margins, distribution costs, and new business performance Preparing monthly review packs and taking an active role in branch review meetings Driving efficiency through process improvement and stronger financial controls Playing a key role in month-end close activities, including accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and stock takes Benchmarking sites to highlight best practice and share performance improvements across the region What We're Looking For Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) with strong post-qualified experience Background in FMCG or manufacturing - you'll need to understand the pace and complexity of the sector Comfortable travelling across multiple sites - this role is about being visible and connected to the business Strong commercial acumen - able to influence non-finance leaders and present financials with impact Resilient, proactive, and confident in challenging assumptions Track record of delivering process improvements, tighter controls, and smarter insights Advanced Excel skills and strong systems knowledge Multi-site finance experience is a big plus What's In It For You A high-profile role with direct influence on regional performance The chance to shape the finance agenda in a growing FMCG business Autonomy to make the role your own while being supported by senior finance leadership Hybrid working with regional travel - no two weeks will look the same Competitive salary of 60,000 - 65,000 plus benefits To explore this opportunity further, get in touch: Joe Gorman (phone number removed) (url removed)
Sep 23, 2025
Full time
Regional Finance Manager - FMCG Location : Bristol (Hybrid, with travel across sites) Salary : 60,000 - 65,000 + benefits Contract : Permanent Why This Role? This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven finance professional to step into a high-impact Regional Finance Manager role within a fast-paced FMCG environment. You'll be at the heart of the commercial decision-making process, working hand-in-hand with regional directors and operational leaders to influence strategy, improve performance, and deliver growth. If you thrive on variety, enjoy travel across sites, and want to be more than "just the numbers person", this role offers exactly that. What You'll Be Doing Acting as a true Finance Business Partner to Regional Directors and Branch Managers, providing insight, challenge, and support Leading on budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, KPIs, and monthly reporting that drive decision-making Pinpointing risks and opportunities and influencing commercial outcomes Providing meaningful analysis on margins, distribution costs, and new business performance Preparing monthly review packs and taking an active role in branch review meetings Driving efficiency through process improvement and stronger financial controls Playing a key role in month-end close activities, including accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and stock takes Benchmarking sites to highlight best practice and share performance improvements across the region What We're Looking For Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) with strong post-qualified experience Background in FMCG or manufacturing - you'll need to understand the pace and complexity of the sector Comfortable travelling across multiple sites - this role is about being visible and connected to the business Strong commercial acumen - able to influence non-finance leaders and present financials with impact Resilient, proactive, and confident in challenging assumptions Track record of delivering process improvements, tighter controls, and smarter insights Advanced Excel skills and strong systems knowledge Multi-site finance experience is a big plus What's In It For You A high-profile role with direct influence on regional performance The chance to shape the finance agenda in a growing FMCG business Autonomy to make the role your own while being supported by senior finance leadership Hybrid working with regional travel - no two weeks will look the same Competitive salary of 60,000 - 65,000 plus benefits To explore this opportunity further, get in touch: Joe Gorman (phone number removed) (url removed)
