Financial Controller

Staging It; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food manufacturing is seeking a Finance Controller to enhance financial governance and reporting. This role involves implementing robust financial controls, analyzing trends, and providing strategic insights to senior management. You will oversee accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring compliance with regulations while optimizing pricing strategies. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly contribute to the company's growth and success in the foodservice and hospitality sectors. If you are passionate about finance and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance role with AP/AR and management accounts.
• Strong understanding of unit margin control and stock flow management.

Responsibilities

• Implement financial controls to improve efficiency and governance.
• Oversee preparation of accurate monthly management reports.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring compliance.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Financial Reporting

Compliance Management

Strategic Insights

Accounts Payable/Receivable Management

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

Finance Controller - Food Manufacturing

Location: North London - Wembley

Company: Food Manufacturing approx £50m TO

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000

About The Business

Robert Half is proud to be partnering with a Private equity backed leading food manufacturing business supplying high-quality products to the foodservice and hospitality industry. With a strong financial foundation and ambitious growth plans, this is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement robust financial controls to improve efficiency and governance.
• Analyse business trends and translate financial data into strategic recommendations.
• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely monthly management reports.
• Convert trial balances into clear, stakeholder-friendly financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, audits, and payroll processes.
• Oversee stock take processes, ensuring accurate portion-based unit margin tracking.
• Develop and implement pricing strategies for new and existing accounts.
• Manage accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and credit control, including customer debt and ledger allocations.
• Work closely with agencies and buying groups to account for discounts and pricing structures.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in an all round/sole finance role, can lead AP/AR, month end, trial balance, management accounts.
• Nice to have: experience within food manufacturing, catering, or butchery business.
• Strong understanding of unit margin control, portion-based pricing, and stock flow management.
• Provide strategic business insights to the managing director and parent company.