Finance Manager - Food Production & Systems Lead

MorePeople; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established food production organization is seeking a Finance Manager in Newark to lead an on-site finance function through transitions and systems upgrades. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA) with strong experience in the food or retail sectors. Responsibilities include producing management accounts, financially reporting, overseeing budgeting, and improving processes. This role requires a hands-on approach and strong leadership to ensure effective team performance and accountability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager in related sectors.
• Demonstrable track record of managing teams through change.
• Ability to embed new financial systems across departments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production of monthly management accounts.
• Provide financial reporting with variance explanations.
• Lead annual budgeting and regular forecasting activities.
• Prepare weekly KPI and cashflow updates.
• Ensure accuracy in balance sheet reconciliations and journals.
• Champion the application of new financial processes.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Financial Reporting

Process Improvement

Change Management

Education

Fully qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA)

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

A well-established food production organization is seeking a Finance Manager in Newark to lead an on-site finance function through transitions and systems upgrades. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA) with strong experience in the food or retail sectors. Responsibilities include producing management accounts, financially reporting, overseeing budgeting, and improving processes. This role requires a hands-on approach and strong leadership to ensure effective team performance and accountability.