Finance Manager

Elevation Recruitment Group; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevation Recruitment Group is seeking a Management Accountant/Finance Manager for Northcoast Seafoods in Grimsby. In this role, you will manage a finance team and oversee financial operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in food manufacturing, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful FMCG business with international operations.

Benefits

Competitive salary depending on experience

5% Company Pension

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Death in service cover (2x annual salary)

Private Healthcare

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in finance, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Qualified accountant or qualified by experience.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead a finance team of four and oversee daily finance operations.
• Prepare Monthly Management Accounts and collaborate with various business functions.
• Ensure compliance with reporting requirements for regulators.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Planning skills

Proficiency in Excel

Proactive attitude

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified

Tools

Sage Line 200

Job description

Elevation Recruitment Group is delighted to be working on an exclusive and retained basis with Northcoast Seafoods in Grimsby, as they look to appoint a new Management Accountant/Finance Manager to their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing FMCG business operating internationally.

About Northcoast Seafoods…
Incorporated in September 2000, Northcoast Seafoods has grown to a turnover of circa £120 million and employs over 100 people. They specialize in sourcing high-quality prawns and whitefish products worldwide, distributing from their warehouse and production facility in Grimsby. Their manufacturing plant produces a range of bite-sized party foods and canapes supplied to retail customers. The company is a significant player in Europe in sales and marketing of shellfish from Asia, Iceland, Newfoundland, Canada, and other North Atlantic waters. Their product range includes shell-on prawns, cooked and peeled prawns, Atlantic cod, and Atlantic haddock. In 2022, Northcoast Seafoods was acquired by the Netherlands-based Seafood Connections Group, linking it to subsidiaries across Greenland, Denmark, Iceland, Germany, France, Canada, Russia, and the Far East. The global ultimate owner is a major player in the seafood industry that owns the Seafood Connection Group.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• 5% Company Pension
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (option to buy a week back)
• Death in service cover (2x annual salary)
• Private Healthcare

Role Overview

As Management Accountant/Finance Manager, you will lead a team of four, overseeing daily finance operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. You will partner with various business functions to manage costs and budgets, supporting strategic objectives. Key duties include:

• Managing the finance team and overseeing financial transactions
• Preparing Monthly Management Accounts
• Maintaining Bill of Materials (BoM) setup and accuracy in Sage 200
• Collaborating with procurement, production, and logistics to verify buying prices, labor standards, waste, and freight costs
• Setting and checking standard costs for products
• Working with sales to ensure accurate product costing for quotes and NPD launches
• Investigating and reporting variances
• Driving cost savings and profitability improvements
• Participating in Sage 200 updates and new modules
• Ensuring compliance with reporting requirements for regulators including HMRC
• Engaging with auditors for year-end and bank audits
• Developing the finance team
• Performing other duties as required

Candidate Profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience
• Minimum 3 years in finance, preferably in food manufacturing
• Willingness to learn and grow
• Ability to meet deadlines with strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Excel and systems knowledge, ideally Sage Line 200
• Positive, motivated, and proactive attitude
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Team player with the ability to work independently
• Strong planning and prioritization skills
• Full driving license

Hours of work are from 9am to 5pm (35 hours per week), with flexibility available.