Finance & Risk Manager

Finance & Risk Manager

We are seeking a commercially minded, Finance & Risk Manager to join our Finance team within a Member-focused agricultural cooperative.

This is a broad and hands-on role combining financial analysis, credit risk management, business partnering and operational finance support as well as leading a team. You will work closely with procurement, credit control and finance leadership to support sound commercial decision-making across the business.

The role would suit an individual who enjoys variety, is comfortable operating across both transactional and strategic finance activities, has leadership experience and is confident working with stakeholders at all levels.

What you’ll be doing:

·        Lead credit risk assessments and member due diligence, providing clear recommendations on onboarding and risk management.

·        Monitor member exposure and help shape the cooperative’s overall credit risk strategy.

·        Manage debt recovery activities, including legal proceedings, while driving effective credit control practices.

·        Partner with solicitors, external agencies and internal teams to resolve outstanding debts efficiently.

·        Develop and enhance credit, debt and financial reporting within NetSuite, delivering actionable business insights.

·        Oversee the sales ledger function, ensuring prompt resolution of member queries and an excellent member experience.

·        Collaborate with operational, procurement and commercial teams to support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.

·        Produce cash flow forecasts, analyse trading performance and provide meaningful commentary to support decision-making.

·        Support monthly and year-end financial reporting, reconciliations and continuous improvement initiatives across finance.

·        Act as a key finance business partner, providing specialist credit and risk expertise and cover when required.

What we are looking for from you:

·        Strong experience in credit risk, credit control and debt recovery, with the confidence to make sound commercial decisions and manage risk effectively.

·        An excellent communicator who builds trusted relationships with colleagues, members, external partners and senior stakeholders.

·        A proven people leader who can motivate, coach and develop high-performing teams, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

·        Demonstrated ability to lead through change, identify process improvements and drive operational excellence across finance functions.

·        Commercially minded, with the ability to analyse financial information, identify trends and translate data into clear business recommendations.

·        A collaborative business partner who enjoys working across departments to influence outcomes and support organisational goals.

·        Highly organised and resilient, able to prioritise competing demands while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

·        Experienced in financial reporting, forecasting and performance analysis, with strong systems skills and confidence working with ERP platforms such as NetSuite.

·        Comfortable managing challenging conversations, including credit decisions and debt recovery matters, with professionalism and diplomacy.

·        Proactive and hands-on, with a genuine passion for developing people, improving processes and delivering outstanding service to members and stakeholders.

Why work with us?

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience

Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm

We believe in recognising the great work our people do and creating an environment where everyone can thrive, including offering:

• 8% employer pension contribution
• 26 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays. This rises with each years’ service by an additional day, up to 4 extra days
• Have your birthday off as an extra days holiday, if it falls on your working day
• Free lunch daily from our onsite Café
• AF Membership (giving discounts at hundreds of retailers and suppliers)
• Life assurance (2 x salary)
• Private Health Insurance (available as an optional employee‑paid benefit)
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary Sacrifice car scheme
• Hybrid working (1 day working from home per week)
• Free onsite parking