Finance Reporting Analyst

The Compleat Food Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is looking for a Finance Reporting Analyst to join their dynamic team in the City of Westminster. This role involves analyzing financial performance data to assist decision-making, monitoring KPIs, and preparing reports. The ideal candidate will be qualified or part-qualified in CIMA, ACCA, or ICAEW, possess strong analytical and communication skills, and have experience in FMCG or manufacturing. The position offers various benefits including 33 days holiday, employee discounts, and well-being support.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Free parking

Employee Volunteering Days

Online discount schemes

Well-being support groups

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified in CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW.
• Advanced user of Excel and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical capabilities with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze financial performance data for decision-making.
• Monitor key performance indicators and report findings.
• Produce variance analyses and dashboards for stakeholders.
• Lead financial performance discussions in daily meetings.
• Provide accurate financial reporting within timelines.
• Prepare and resolve queries on monthly reports.
• Support forecasts and budgets understanding key drivers.
• Assist in identifying manufacturing improvement projects.
• Support audits and reviews to improve financial processes.

Skills

Advanced Excel

ERP skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Organised and proactive

Education

Qualified or part-qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW)

Job description

Finance Reporting Analyst

Join Our Finance Team at The Compleat Food Group! We have a fantastic opportunity for a Reporting Analyst to join our fantastic business. This is a dual site role, looking after both of our wonderful sites in Middleborough.

Overview

As an Operational Reporting Analyst, your sharp analytical mindset and operational focus will play a crucial role in shaping how our sites perform and succeed. In this influential position, you'll turn complex data into clear, actionable insights that drive smarter decision‑making across the business.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyse and present financial performance to assist decision‑making.
• Monitor and report on key daily and weekly performance indicators (KPIs).
• Produce comprehensive variance analyses and dashboards for senior stakeholders.
• Present and lead financial performance in daily variance meetings.
• Ensure financial reporting is completely accurate and within agreed timescales.
• Prepare and monitor monthly reports, ensuring queries are resolved in a timely and effective manner.
• Support monthly forecasts and annual budgets, demonstrating an understanding of key drivers to inform strategic decision‑making.
• Assist the OpEx team to identify, drive and track manufacturing improvement projects.
• Support internal and external audits, management reviews and RCA to drive improvement to financial processes and controls.
• Assist in the financial data gathering and analysis for the post‑investment appraisals for all capital projects.
• Prepare and track capital spend and benefits, ensuring this aligns to the approved capital proposal.

Qualifications

• Qualified or part‑qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW, etc.).
• Advanced Excel and ERP skills.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and comfortable liaising with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive, organised and flexible to meet deadlines, with a drive to deliver results.
• FMCG or manufacturing experience is essential.

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 a personalised online LMS platform.
• Charity initiatives and team events.
• 24/7 access to Grocery Aid (free financial, emotional and practical support).
• Physical well‑being benefits: free on‑demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
• Online well‑being benefits: free financial‑well‑being mortgage calculators, budget tools and financial aid tools.
• Holiday discounts via online retail discount.

Diversity & Inclusion

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. As an equal‑opportunity employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed. Contact us with any questions about diversity & inclusion or accessibility during the application process.