Finance Operations Analyst

2 Sisters Food Group; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days Annual Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Pension Scheme

Restaurant Group Discount

Cycle2Work Scheme

Job summary

2 Sisters Food Group in Carlisle is seeking a Finance Operations Analyst to join the finance team, reporting to the Head of Finance. This hands-on role focuses on data analysis, product costing, and partnering with operations to understand cost drivers.

You will work across the finance function, using Excel to manipulate and present data, identify variances, and provide insightful financial information to support decisions. The role follows a 08:30-17:00 schedule onsite at Carlisle.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance or commercial finance environment.
• Strong Excel data handling and analysis.
• Understanding of costings, variances and financial reporting.
• Ability to collaborate with operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Support financial analysis and reporting across the finance function.
• Assist with product costing activities and variance analysis.
• Work with operational teams to understand drivers of performance.
• Translate data into clear management information.
• Support ad hoc finance projects as required.

Skills

Finance analysis

Analytical skills

Costings and variances

Operational collaboration

Data storytelling

Tools

Excel

Job description

About Us

Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK’s largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across multiple sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our customers including major retailers like Aldi, Co-op and Marks & Spencer.

Location: Carlisle

Working Hours: 08:30-17:00

About Us

Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK’s largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across multiple sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our customers including major retailers like Aldi, Co-op and Marks & Spencer.

About The Role

We’re looking for a Finance Operations Analyst to join our finance team, reporting directly to the Head of Finance. This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys working with data, understanding what sits behind the numbers and partnering closely with the operational side of the business.

You’ll work across the wider finance function, supporting areas such as shared product costings, while also getting involved in operational analysis around materials, labour and other key cost variances.

What you’ll be doing

• Working closely with the Head of Finance and wider finance team to support financial analysis and reporting.
• Supporting product costing activities, ensuring data is accurate and costs are understood.
• Working closely with operational teams to understand the drivers behind financial performance.
• Analysing data to identify trends, variances and areas requiring further investigation.
• Reporting on key financial and operational information in a clear and meaningful way.
• Investigating materials and labour variances, understanding the reasons behind movements and communicating your findings.
• Supporting the wider business with accurate and insightful financial information.
• Using Excel to a good standard to manipulate, analyse and present data.
• Helping turn financial and operational data into information that can support better business decisions.
• Getting involved in wider finance and business projects as required.

About You

• Experience in a finance, finance analysis or commercial finance environment.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with data.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• An understanding of costings, variances and financial reporting.
• The ability to work closely with operational teams and understand how their activity impacts financial performance.

Why Join Us?

• Up to 33 days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid, offering confidential support services 365 days a year
• Company Pension Scheme
• Boparan Restaurant Group Discount
• Cycle2Work Scheme