Finance Manager

Compleat Food Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Greater London seeks an experienced Finance Manager to oversee financial performance and drive strategy. The role involves leading the finance team and ensuring the financial operations align with company objectives. Suitable candidates should have a finance qualification, advanced Excel skills, and significant experience in business performance enhancement. This role offers a supportive work environment with flexible hours and numerous benefits.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Free parking

Employee volunteering days

Retailer discount scheme

Well-being support groups

Training opportunities

24/7 access to financial support

Gym discounts

Online wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Hold a finance qualification such as CIMA or ACCA.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Exhibit leadership qualities and strong communication skills.
• Have a proven ability to drive business performance.
• Possess knowledge of ERP systems.
• Experience in FMCG sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial performance of the site and drive financial strategy.
• Review and approve capital proposals.
• Ensure accurate forecasting and reporting.
• Lead the onsite finance team.

Skills

Finance qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW etc)

Advanced excel skills

Natural leader

Great communicator

Proven track record of driving business performance

ERP knowledge

FMCG experience

Job description

Overview

Join Our Finance Team at The Compleat Food Group! We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to join our credible Finance team based at our site in Milton Keynes. This role will also include our Redhill site. This role is ideal for a focused and dynamic Finance Manager who will take ownership of overseeing the financial performance of the site. You will play a crucial role in driving financial strategy while ensuring day-to-day financial operations align seamlessly with the company's broader objectives.

Who We Are

At The Compleat Food Group, we\'re on a mission to create delectable food that not only brings joy to your taste buds but also extends love to our planet. We fondly refer to it as \'Food to Feel Good\' because we believe in savouring every bite whilst making a positive impact.

Our team of over c6,000 remarkable individuals forms the core of all that we undertake. Their genuine passion drives the creation of delectable products for UK consumers, prominent retailers, and our thrilling market-leading brands such as Wall\'s Pastry, Squeaky Bean, and Unearthed.

Working Hours

The working hours are Monday to Thursday 8.30am - 5pm, Friday 8.30am - 4pm. You will also be able to work from home 1/2 days a week.

Your Duties Will Include

• You will be a key part of the site leadership team, providing support during the next phase of growth
• Support the drive of Commercial & Operational initiatives
• Drive sustainable margin improvement and cost reduction projects
• Review all capital proposals to ensure these are financially sound
• Ensure accurate forecasting of capital project spend and benefits, ensuring this aligns to the approved capital proposal and escalating any delays / pull forwards
• Daily and weekly KPI reporting
• Overall responsibility for monthly site management accounts, reporting on variances to weeklies, budget, and prior year
• Ensure strong overhead control across all functions by educating and promoting a cost awareness culture
• Review and approve monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Regular forecasting of site performance
• Annual budgeting of site performance
• Monitor internal controls to ensure they are robust and effective in managing and mitigating key business risks
• Lead the onsite finance team, creating a continuous improvement and high-performance culture

Your Skills and Experience

• Finance qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW etc)
• Advanced excel skills
• Natural leader
• Great communicator and comfortable with liaising with stakeholders at all levels
• Proven track record of driving business performance through providing accurate information and challenging results
• ERP knowledge
• FMCG experience

Benefits

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Free parking
• 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
• Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
• Employee well-being and community support groups
• Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform
• Charity Initiatives and Team events
• 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
• Physical Wellbeing Benefits - Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
• Online Wellbeing benefits
• Free Financial wellbeing - mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools
• Holiday Discounts via Online Retail Discount

The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.

We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunity\'s employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.

Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.

Recruitment Agencies

We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.

If you would be interested in working with us, please send a message to [e-mail] and should we have any roles we need additional support with we will reach out to you.