Finsbury Food Group - Graduate Finance Scheme

Finsbury Food Group; Wideopen; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Finsbury Food Group, a leading baking manufacturer, invites applications for its 3-year Finance Graduate programme. Participants will undergo 12-month rotations through key finance roles, gaining exposure to cost accounting and commercial finance while achieving a CIMA qualification. The program promises accelerated career growth in a dynamic environment, starting with a competitive salary and comprehensive support.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

CIMA qualification study support

Accelerated career growth

Qualifications

• Strong desire to attain a professional Finance qualification (e.g., CIMA)
• Proven interest in baking or manufacturing would be a bonus.
• Comfortable with relocating to various locations throughout the programme.

Responsibilities

• Weekly and monthly reporting of sales and procurement performance.
• Preparation of weekly and monthly sales and purchasing journals.
• Budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Education

2:1 or above in a relevant degree discipline

Job description

Finsbury Food Group is a market leading baking manufacturer with a turnover of £410+ million. They constantly raise quality and efficiency standards and build long-term relationships with major multiple retailers and the foodservice channel; the likes of Tesco, Costa, Morrisons. We make a large percentage of the UK's sharing cakes from retailer own brands cakes, tray bakes through to party cakes like Caterpillar cakes.

We’re excited to announce that we’re now recruiting for the next wave of talented graduates to join this dynamic journey and unlock incredible opportunities for growth and development.

Location: Graduates will take part in a 12-month rotational program across various factory locations, which will require relocation. The scheme will begin in either Sheffield or Glasgow, with subsequent placements at key sites including Cardiff, Sheffield, and Glasgow.

What Will You Be Doing?

Our 3-year Finance Graduate programme comprises of 3 placements lasting 12 months each, across the Finance function. The Finance function is there to support every step of the way across roles such as Cost Accounting, Commercial Finance, Operational Finance and/or Financial Accounting.

The scheme will ensure you gain a well-rounded and broad experience to complement your studies (CIMA) as we are a CIMA Premier Partner. This is a fast-paced working environment where you will gain exposure across all areas of the business and matrix leadership. On completion of the graduate scheme, you will find a role which suits your interests as a qualified finance professional.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Weekly and monthly reporting of sales and procurement performance
• Updating customer, technical and sales trackers
• Maintaining sales prices list approvals
• Preparation of weekly and monthly sales and purchasing journals
• Lead product costing process engaging cross functionally with development, production and commercial teams
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Reconciliation of purchasing balance sheet accruals
  
  

What Are We Looking For?

• A 2:1 or above (or equivalent) in a relevant degree discipline
• A strong desire to attain a professional Finance qualification e.g. CIMA
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• A proven interest in baking or manufacturing would be a bonus
• Comfortable with relocating to Sheffield, Cardiff and Glasgow throughout the programme
  
  

What Can We Offer You?

• £30k starting salary which could increase over the course of the scheme
• 33 days annual leave
• CIMA qualification study support (there will be a learning agreement in place)
• Accelerated career growth with a clear path to senior finance leadership roles!
  
  

The Recruitment Process

• Easy apply with just your CV – we’d love for you to tailor your CV with a personal profile
• Informal Telephone Screen
• In-Person Assessment Centre
  
  

If this sounds like a good fit, don’t miss out, click ‘Apply Now’