Ops Finance Lead - FMCG Growth & Insight

Finsbury Food Group; Chadderton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Finsbury Food Group in Coatbridge is seeking an Operations Finance Manager to be the trusted finance partner for the site, owning financial reporting, forecasting and month-end processes while supporting operational teams with insightful analysis.

You will lead a small team, work with the Site Lead and leadership on cost control, capital investment, and continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiencies and best practice across the business.

Qualifications

• ICAS, ACCA or CIMA qualification is essential.
• Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing or similar manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial control.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing cost drivers and operational performance.
• Experience working with operational stakeholders and providing financial insight.
• Analytical skills to identify risks, opportunities and continuous improvement.
• Ability to balance strategic initiatives with day-to-day support.
• Experience managing or developing team members.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive and focused on improving business performance.

Responsibilities

• Own site financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting and month-end processes.
• Monitor costs, payroll, stock, cash, EBITDA and capital expenditure; identify risks and opportunities.
• Support operational teams with financial analysis and performance improvement.
• Work with Site Lead and leadership to drive decisions and improve financial outcomes.
• Contribute to strategic projects, capital investment proposals and continuous improvement.
• Maintain strong financial controls and provide clear guidance to finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Manage and develop one direct report; coach and lead a high-performing team.

Skills

ICAS ACCA or CIMA qualified

FMCG finance experience

Financial reporting

Budgeting and forecasting

Financial controls

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Cost drivers understanding

Analytical skills

Job description

Finsbury Food Group in Coatbridge is seeking an Operations Finance Manager to be the trusted finance partner for the site, owning financial reporting, forecasting and month-end processes while supporting operational teams with insightful analysis.

You will lead a small team, work with the Site Lead and leadership on cost control, capital investment, and continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiencies and best practice across the business.