Compliance Manager

Musgrave Group; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food distribution company in Northern Ireland seeks a Compliance Manager to support financial and reputational protection. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in FMCG compliance, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively. This role involves managing compliance with legislation, engaging with suppliers, and leading a team to ensure standards are met. Join a company committed to community and innovation.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Focus on community impact

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG compliance in a wholesale/retail environment.
• Minimum 1 year trading and operations experience within FMCG industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance aspects of legislative requirements for Musgrave NI.
• Engage with Trading Team and Supply Chain for compliance processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to analyze data

Education

Business related diploma or degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Join Musgrave: Where Innovation Meets Heritage, and People Drive Change

Musgrave is one of Europe’s most successful family-owned businesses, with a rich 150-year legacy in food and brand innovation. We're proud to serve communities across Ireland and Spain, feeding one in three people every day through 18 iconic brands like SuperValu, Centra, Mace, Frank and Honest, and Musgrave MarketPlace. By supporting thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses, we make a positive impact on the communities they serve. We're committed to becoming the most trusted and sustainable business in Ireland, and we're looking for dynamic, forward-thinking individuals to join us on this journey.

As we continue our journey toward becoming Ireland’s most trusted and sustainable business, we have an exciting opportunity for a successful candidate to join our team as Compliance Manager.

The purpose of this role is to support Musgrave NI in the financial and reputation protection of the business. The role is to determine the suitability of suppliers, manage DAP supplier engagement and facilitation, to trade in line with all Windsor Framework legislation requirements including HMRC and Revenue requirements for the sale of goods both inside and outside of Northern Ireland jurisdictions and to ensure that proper policies, procedures, and records are carried out within the business to demonstrate appropriate processes and deliver the strategy of Growing good Business.

Role Scope

Responsible for the management of Windsor Framework legislative compliance and support the provision of related revenue, and duty compliance within Musgrave NI.

What you’ll be Doing

Area of Responsibility: Process

• All compliance aspects of legislative requirements for Musgrave NI – Distribution, Retail Partners and acquisitions.
• Working with relevant external consultants and Musgrave Group Functions to design, implement and evolve the required HMRC procedures to ensure full compliance with Windsor Framework legislative requirements.
• Ensure that the designed policy and procedures are updated for any changes to legislation. Expert support from Group and external consultants will be available where required.
• Engage externally with TSS, Shipping Solutions and Suppliers on completion of required documentation and due diligence to comply with HMRC Tariff process. Maintain and update these records on an on-going basis.
• Engage internally with Trading Team, Supply Chain, Warehouse Operations and Finance on completion of required documentation and due diligence to comply with HMRC Tariff process. Maintain and update these records on an on-going basis.
• Using knowledge to provide appropriate input to the decision-making processes in the business for the Trading function and suppliers.
• Ensure all provision/transactions on-going are compliant with the designed procedures.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors as required.
• Support Finance Dept. to ensure all other legal and statutory compliance requirements are met as required.

Key Activities: People

• Manage Compliance Support Assistants
• Work with the Trading Team and wider business in all aspects of Windsor Framework compliance by providing clear direction, standardized processes, and regular reviews to manage all levels of compliance.
• Demonstrate the Musgrave leadership skills and values holding self and others accountable for meeting and exceeding objectives.
• Maximise the potential of team members to encourage and sponsor talent to ensure succession within the branch and across the Group
• Ongoing training and development of colleagues in relation to compliance
• Communicate clearly and positively; to engage all colleagues and to ensure they understand their role in relation to compliance with all HMRC regulations

What we’re looking for

• Business related diploma or degree in a Business, Supply Chain, or audit related discipline
• Experience in dealing with FMCG Compliance in a wholesale/retail environment
• Logical, thorough, and tenacious in approach to work with excellent attention to detail
• Solid organisation and multi-tasking skills
• A proven ability to impact and influence colleagues at all levels
• Ability to analyse, decipher and report on data in a concise and timely manner.
• A passion for driving standards and achieving targets.
• Excellent written and communication skills with strong report writing skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office suite

Whats’s nice to have

• Customs and Windsor Framework compliance
• Duty paid and Duty deferred knowledge
• Minimum 1 year Trading and Operations experience within FMCG industry

What we Offer or Why Musgrave :

Career Development: With a commitment to your personal and professional growth, Musgrave offers numerous opportunities for advancement and learning.

Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate team, where your contributions will make a significant impact

Innovation Focus: Be part of a company that values forward-thinking solutions

Community Focus : Be part of a company that truly values its communities and strives to make a positive impact.

Be Part of a Legacy : Join a company with a long-standing commitment to community and innovation.

Ready to make an impact?Apply now and be part of a forward-thinking company that values your expertise and vision.

Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know.

Musgrave operate a Work Smart hybrid working model where you can alternate your time between connecting and collaborating in the business and working remotely.