Financial Controller (Food Manufacturing Industry)

Four Anjels; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic bakery business in Leeds seeks a Financial Controller to drive financial strategy and manage a finance team. The role requires a professional accounting qualification and experience in financial analysis within the manufacturing sector. Responsibilities include cashflow management, budgeting, and production of management accounts. Employees enjoy great benefits including a workplace pension, 28 days holiday, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Employee assistance programme

Weekly free onsite yoga session

Casual dress

Free parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as Finance lead.
• Experience in managing teams and driving performance.
• Manufacturing sector experience including stock costing.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver finance strategy with the Managing Director.
• Lead and develop the Finance team.
• Cashflow forecasting and analysis.

Skills

Financial analysis

Team management

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

About You

We have a fantastic new opportunity for a Financial Controller to play a pivotal role in driving and delivering our strategy. This varied position is ideal for an experienced, qualified FC looking for a fast-paced, varied and challenging role.

You will need to have worked within a manufacturing environment to be considered for this role.

About Us

Four Anjels are a fast-growing bakery business in the food service and premium retail sector. We supply a range of the highest quality artisan sweet bakery treats. Our small, dynamic team works together collaboratively with a drive for results and a shared passion for quality.

Four Anjels has recently joined the Olidor Group, a growing portfolio of companies within the food industry. The Olidor Group also includes Brusco Food Group, an industry expert in ingredients supply, Karimix, a specialist worldwide inspired sauce producer, and The Original Baker, a producer of premium artisan baked goods.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Working closely with the Managing Director to shape and deliver Four Anjels Finance strategy.
• Leading, developing and coaching a small, busy Finance team.
• Cashflow forecasting, analysis and support for cash management.
• Creation of monthly management accounts (profit and loss, gross margin analysis, balance sheet) and provision of insightful commentary and analysis.
• Managing stock costings.
• Leading forecasts and budgeting activities.
• Overseeing monthly payroll.
• Managing monthly VAT returns.
• Preparing and posting monthly journals.
• Reconciliations and analysing variances.
• Acting as a commercial Finance business partner as part of the senior leadership team.

What You'll Bring

• Relevant experience, with ideally 2 years as Finance lead.
• Professional accounting qualification, ideally ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Experience in managing a team, supporting, coaching and driving team performance.
• Expertise in financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Relevant manufacturing sector experience including stock costing and reconciliations.
• Accustomed to dealing with competing demands from various stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with accounting software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends, issues, and opportunities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with an inclusive and collaborative approach.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• The drive to make a positive business impact.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Growing company with career development opportunities
• Newly built office and factory
• Workplace pension
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Employee assistance programme
• Weekly free onsite yoga session
• Wellbeing hub
• Casual dress
• Free parking

How We Work Together

• Salary : Between £60,000 - £65,000 per annum (depending on experience and skills)
• Working Arrangements : Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm. This is a hybrid position with the expectation to be on site 4 days per week with 1 day working from home