Site Finance Manager - 12 month FTC

Compleat Food Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Compleat Food Group is seeking a Finance Manager to join our credible Finance team at the Middlesborough site on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will oversee the financial performance of the site and drive financial strategy, ensuring daily operations align with company objectives.

You will lead the onsite finance team, drive cost reduction and capital spend forecasting, and provide timely management accounts and KPI reporting.

Qualifications

• Finance qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ICAEW) required.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Natural leader with strong communication.
• Experience liaising with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience driving business performance with accurate reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide site leadership support during growth.
• Drive Commercial & Operational initiatives.
• Lead margin improvement and cost reduction projects.
• Review capital proposals for financial soundness.
• Forecast capital spend and benefits; track delays.
• Produce daily and weekly KPI reporting.
• Prepare monthly site management accounts and variances.
• Maintain strong overhead control and cost awareness.
• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Forecast and budget site performance.
• Monitor internal controls to mitigate risks.
• Lead onsite finance team and foster high performance.

Skills

Finance qualification

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Stakeholder liaison

FMCG experience

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Join Our Finance Team at The Compleat Food Group!

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to join our credible Finance team based at our site in Middlesborough on a 12 month fixed term contract.

This role is ideal for a focused and dynamic Finance Manager who will take ownership of overseeing the financial performance of the site. You will play a crucial role in driving financial strategy while ensuring day-to-day financial operations align seamlessly with the company's broader objectives.

Who We Are:

We're home to some of the UK's most exciting and loved food brands, including Wall's Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, we're a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UK's major retailers, as well as across foodservice.

With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we're united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better.

Location: Middlesborough

Working Hours:

The working hours are Monday to Thursday 8.30am - 5pm, Friday 8.30am - 4pm.

You will also be able to work from home 1-2 days a week.

Your Duties Will Include:

• You will be a key part of the site leadership team, providing support during the next phase of growth
• Support the drive of Commercial & Operational initiatives
• Drive sustainable margin improvement and cost reduction projects
• Review all capital proposals to ensure these are financially sound
• Ensure accurate forecasting of capital project spend and benefits, ensuring this aligns to the approved capital proposal and escalating any delays / pull forwards
• Daily and weekly KPI reporting
• Overall responsibility for monthly site management accounts, reporting on variances to weeklies, budget, and prior year
• Ensure strong overhead control across all functions by educating and promoting a cost awareness culture
• Review and approve monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Regular forecasting of site performance
• Annual budgeting of site performance
• Monitor internal controls to ensure they are robust and effective in managing and mitigating key business risks
• Lead the onsite finance team, creating a continuous improvement and high-performance culture

Your Skills and Experience:

• Finance qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW etc)
• Advanced excel skills
• Natural leader
• Great communicator and comfortable with liaising with stakeholders at all levels
• Proven track record of driving business performance through providing accurate information and challenging results
• ERP knowledge
• FMCG experience

Why Join Us?

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing, and career growth:

Financial & Lifestyle Benefits

• 33 days' annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra
• Holiday Discounts via our online retail platform
• Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
• Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
• EV charging points - available at selected sites

Health & Wellbeing

• 24/7 access to GroceryAid for free financial, emotional, and practical support
• Physical Wellbeing Hub - free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts
• Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes
• Online wellbeing support - from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
• Financial wellbeing tools - including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid

Career Growth & Development

• Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
• Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
• Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
• Company Mentoring Scheme to add depth and really support your career journey
• Recognition through Club Compleat rewards

Community & Culture

• 2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
• Charity initiatives and fundraising events
• Team socials to connect and celebrate together
• Employee networks & support groups - including Women @ Compleat
• New baby gift for new parents

What You Should Know About How We Recruit

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe great teams are built on difference. We create an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and are able to be themselves at work.

We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of our recruitment process, just let us know, we'll support you - confidentially and with care.

We hire the best people for our roles, not the same people. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, we focus on what you do and the impact you could make in our business. Our recruitment process is fair, accessible, and designed to give everyone an equal chance.

You'll also find benefits that support people at every life stage, plus active internal networks - including Women @ Compleat, LGBTQIA+, and Neurodiversity