Operations Finance Manager

Warburtons; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bakery brand in the UK is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support the Manufacturing and Distribution teams. This role involves leading site finance, budgeting, and compliance while fostering team growth. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong analytical and leadership skills, committed to driving performance and cost-saving initiatives.

Benefits

Discretionary profit share

Company pension scheme with contributions

Private medical insurance and life assurance

Product discounts and deals

Support for health and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Qualified CIMA (or equivalent) accountant with at least 1 year post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience in business partnering with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to identify and influence cost-saving initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead site finance and build strong relationships with teams.
• Drive performance through insightful budgeting and forecasting.
• Ensure adherence to financial policies and controls.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication

IT Skills

Education

CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

As 'the UK's No. 1 Bakery Brand', we have been baking bread since 1876. Today, we are a proud fifth-generation family business, with the sixth generation joining us. We supply over 18,000 retail customers from 11 bakeries and 16 depots, producing more than 70 products, including gluten and wheat-free options. Our family values set us apart, and we invite you to join us and be proud to be Warburtons.

The Recipe

We are seeking a key business partner, influencer, and advisor to the Manufacturing and Distribution teams on site, as well as a proactive member of the Operational finance team. You will contribute to delivering the business strategy and Financial Framework.

This role is based at Tuscany Park, Wakefield, with responsibilities also covering Stockton and Belshill. Travel between Tuscany and Stockton will be required.

Our Tuscany Park facility, opened in 2005, is a 'super bakery' located on the outskirts of Normanton at Wakefield Europort. It features three high-speed, highly automated manufacturing plants producing products like Toastie, Farmhouse, Danish, Wholemeal, and sliced bread rolls.

We employ around 500 colleagues at Tuscany Park and 70 in our Howden depot, ensuring our freshly baked products reach customers across the UK daily. With ongoing innovation and investment, we continue to grow!

Essential Ingredients

• Qualified CIMA (or equivalent) accountant with at least 1 year post-qualification experience, ideally within an FMCG business
• Proven experience in business partnering with senior stakeholders (financial and operational)
• Ability to identify and influence cost-saving initiatives
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Effective communication and influencing abilities
• Commitment to people development
• Proficient IT skills (Excel, SAP)

Key Accountabilities and Measures

• Business Partnering: Lead site finance, build strong relationships with manufacturing and distribution teams, turn data into insights, be a key member of the Site Leadership Team, and maximize the use of key cost drivers and KPIs.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Drive performance through insightful budgeting and forecasting, align site inputs with business strategy, develop processes, and focus on key cost areas.
• Business-wide Projects: Lead or contribute proactively to finance and non-finance projects across the business.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to financial policies and controls.
• Health & Safety: Promote and ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, policies, and standards.
• Productivity: Collaborate with site teams to identify and implement productivity initiatives.
• Capital: Manage the site capex process.
• Lead for Growth: Manage and develop the finance team on site, support continuous professional development, and foster team growth.

Extra Dough

• Discretionary profit share
• Opportunity to purchase extra holiday
• Company pension scheme with contributions
• Private medical insurance and life assurance
• Product discounts and deals
• Investment in your personal development
• Fully stocked kitchens with our products
• Support for health and wellbeing, including physiotherapy, helpline, and occupational health services

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can do their best work.