Finance Manager

hireful agency; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food organization in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the site's financial performance. You will manage the finance team, implement new systems, and promote sustainable growth through cost reduction initiatives. The ideal candidate will be ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified with experience in the FMCG sector. This position offers a competitive salary of £70,000 per year plus benefits, including a car allowance and generous annual leave.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + BH

Pension 5% and 3%

2 Volunteering Days per year

Onsite Parking

Staff Canteen

Health and well-being support

Online and high street discount portal

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing a finance team within the FMCG sector.
• Strong capability in financial soundness and forecasting.
• Ability to foster a cost-awareness culture within the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the onsite finance team and ensure performance.
• Promote sustainable margin improvements.
• Oversee accurate forecasting of capital project spending.
• Manage daily and weekly KPI reporting.
• Maintain strong overhead control across functions.
• Conduct regular forecasting and annual budgeting.

Skills

Financial management

Team leadership

Cost reduction strategies

KPI reporting

Budgeting

Education

ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Are you a Finance Manager looking for your next step? Want to work for an organisation that makes delicious and sustainable food but also puts your development at the forefront of their mission?

Look no further.

The Role

As Finance Manager, youll take the lead on the site's financial performance, implementing new systems and processes where you see fit to support the progression of commercial & operational initiatives.

Salary & Location

• Salary: £70,000 Per Annum + Car Allowance
• Location: Milton Keynes / Hybrid 2 Days Per Week
• Role Type: Full Time / Permanent / Mon-Fri / 8-5

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + BH
• Pension 5% and 3%
• 2 Volunteering Days per year
• Onsite Parking
• Staff Canteen
• Health and well-being support and welfare community groups
• Online and high street discount portal

Responsibilities

• Be part of the site leadership team and manage the onsite finance team, ensuring performance and providing training where necessary.
• Support the next phase of growth by promoting sustainable margin improvements and leading cost reduction projects.
• Review capital proposals to ensure financial soundness and oversee accurate forecasting of capital project spending and benefits, aligning with approved proposals and addressing schedule changes.
• Handle daily and weekly KPI reporting and take overall responsibility for monthly site management accounts, reporting variances against weekly figures, budgets, and prior years.
• Foster a cost-awareness culture and ensure strong overhead control across all functions; review and approve monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Regular forecasting and annual budgeting of site performance; effectively manage and mitigate business risks.

Qualifications

• ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualified financial professional with experience in managing a team in the FMCG sector.
• Experience in a 700-employee site with significant turnover; large-enterprise experience is key.
• Experience with ERP systems is beneficial.

Closing

If this sounds like your kind of role get in touch today!