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Job Title: Head of Finance

Location: Blyth, Worksop

Salary: Highly competitive salary

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

At Butternut, the mission is to deliver health and happiness to dogs and their humans all over the world. In order to do just that, we need a team of forward-thinking, driven people who love dogs as much as we do. And we need quite a big kitchen too. Which is precisely why we have built one.

Butternut has come a long way since Kev & Dave (co-founders) hand-delivered the first Butternut Box, and we are now looking for brilliant people to join the team for this next part of the story.

Are you up for the challenge?

We're looking for a Head of Finance - Operations to join our squad at a truly exciting time in our growth journey. With expansion into new markets, a big increase in our in‑house manufacturing & fulfilment footprint, and greater operational complexity, this role will sit at the heart of how we scale efficiently and sustainably.

You will be the finance lead and strategic partner for our Operations organisation, covering manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, supply chain, and order fulfilment. This is a role for someone who thrives in fast‑paced, asset‑heavy environments and wants to make a tangible impact on cost, efficiency, and operational performance.

You will partner with the Group Operations leadership team and their respective site teams to help make balanced financial decisions and identify opportunities. You will oversee the on‑site Management Accounting teams who are responsible for local reporting, analysis and control. Your remit will span costing, reporting, financial control, budgeting, forecasting, investment appraisal, risk mitigation and operational performance improvement.

This role reports into our CFO, while working extremely closely with our COO and Operational Leadership teams. There will be a clear development plan to support your progression toward Operations Finance Director.

• 6+ years post‑qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA/equivalent experience, ideally gained in an operational setting.
• Strong background in operations finance, manufacturing finance, cost accounting or supply chain finance.
• Experience working in an FMCG, manufacturing, or food production business.
• Deep understanding of:
  • OEE
  • standard costing, variance analysis, yield & waste
  • labour and overhead absorption
  • stock valuation & inventory control
  • manufacturing KPIs and operational performance metrics
• Experience working closely with operational teams on the ground - not afraid to "go to the line" to understand the drivers behind the numbers.
• Demonstrated ability to act as the finance lead and strategic partner to non‑financial operational departments. Must be able to influence decisions to achieve cost and efficiency targets.
• Strong problem‑solver, able to adapt quickly and thrive in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Experience leading and developing a team, ideally across site/office locations.
• Excellent communicator and storyteller, including an ability to explain operational finance concepts to non‑finance teams.
• Highly solution‑orientated with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Proven capability to horizon‑scan and identify efficiency opportunities before they arise.
• Experience with SAP/SAP B1 is very beneficial, likewise involvement in ERP upgrade projects.
• A love for dogs (naturally) and our Butternut values resonate strongly with you.

Note: This role typically works from our UK manufacturing site, with travel required to London and Poland.

• Enjoy 257.5 hours of holiday per year (equivalent to 33 days holiday)
• Plus an extra day for each year of service (up to 5 days).
• 39 hours of pre-booked paws days to support good wellbeing and self care (equivalent to 5 days)
• Unlock a £500 annual budget for personal learning and development.
• Enhanced parental leave
• Get discounted Private Medical Insurance with Vitality Healthcare.
• Discounted Gym membership with "MyGymDiscounts" helping you stay fit and healthy.
• Satisfy your taste buds with subsidised food from a variety of street food vans, and of course, pay day pizza!
• Treat your furry friend with an employee discount on Butternut Box.
• Say goodbye to parking woes with free parking and electric car charging.
• Team socials & events
• Prepare for adorable office dog overload – meet Cleo, Otto, Cali, Ronnie, Harvey, Ralph, and many more!

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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of: Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Financial Operations Manager, Director of Finance, VP of Finance, Finance Controller, Finance Director, and Head of Financial Strategy and Planning may also be considered.