Financial Analyst

Warburtons; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary profit share

Additional holiday purchase option

Award-winning pension scheme

Life assurance

Product discounts

Support for health and wellbeing

Continuous personal development investment

Job summary

A leading food and beverage manufacturer in Bolton seeks a Financial Analyst. The role involves managing operating costs and providing financial reporting and analysis. Ideal candidates should possess analytical skills and experience in finance, be confident with BI tools, SAP, and Excel. The position offers a full-time contract and opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years in a finance role (industry or practice).
• Finance experience, ideally gained in an operations role.
• Ability to interpret data clearly and concisely.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective support in managing and reporting operating costs.
• Deliver insightful Weekly/Period reporting & analysis for teams.
• Ownership of Operations Finance Data Metric BI Reporting.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Time management and organization skills

Strong understanding of balance sheet requirements

Relationship building

Education

CIMA, AAT, or ACCA qualifications

Tools

BI tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Join to apply for the Financial Analyst role at Warburtons

To provide effective and efficient support in the management and reporting of operating costs.

Key Accountabilities and Measures

• Supply Chain, PCT and Centre Operations weekly and period end processing, reporting and analysis.
• Ownership of Operations Finance Data Metric BI Reporting and Analysis tools.
• Create and deliver insightful Weekly/Period reporting & analysis for finance and non-finance teams.
• Support Operations Finance in Budgeting and Forecasting process.
• Identify and implement improvements across Finance reporting.
• Balance Sheet reconciliations and controls.
• Exposure to all aspects of the business and full finance team.
• Opportunity to interact with senior stakeholders and heads of departments.
• Clear career progression path.
• Ideal for those looking to pursue CIMA, AAT, or ACCA qualifications.
• Be part of a team that values insight, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Finance experience, ideally gained in an operations role.
• Analytical: strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with an ability to interpret data clearly and concisely, clearly communicating and ensuring understanding of both finance and non‑finance colleagues.
• Excellent communication skills: influential; persuasive; articulate; confident in challenging and dealing with a variety of colleagues outside a finance community.
• Excellent relationship builder: able to build relationships and influence across a broad range of non‑finance and finance stakeholders.
• Able to demonstrate strong time management and organisation skills.
• Minimum 2+ years in a finance role (industry or practice).
• Strong understanding of prepayments, accruals, and balance sheet requirements.
• Confident with BI tools, SAP, and Excel.

Extra Dough

• A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share).
• Family time is important to us so as well as your holiday entitlement, we'll give you the opportunity to purchase up to an extra week’s annual leave.
• Award-winning pension scheme with company contributions.
• Life assurance.
• Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website.
• Continued investment in your personal development.
• Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew!
• Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Finance

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom