Job Description Head of Finance Location: Carlisle Working Hours: 08:30-17:00, Monday-Friday About Us: Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK’s largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across multiple sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our customers including major retailers like Aldi, Co-op and Marks & Spencer. About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially astute Head of Finance to join one of our large-scale manufacturing operations. As a key member of the Site Leadership Team, you will be responsible for leading the finance function, driving business performance, and providing strategic financial direction across the site. This role requires a strong finance leader who understands the pace, complexity, and operational challenges of a high-volume FMCG manufacturing environment. You will act as a trusted business partner to the Site Director and senior leadership team, translating financial performance into actionable business decisions while maintaining robust financial control and governance. Key Responsibilities - Lead the site finance function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis. - Partner with the Site Director and operational leadership team to drive business performance and deliver site objectives. - Own the budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes. - Provide commercial insight and challenge to support decision-making across operations, engineering, supply chain, and people functions. - Deliver robust financial controls, compliance, and governance across the site. - Lead, develop, and mentor the finance team, creating a high-performance culture. - Identify opportunities for cost optimisation, efficiency improvements, and value creation. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes and reporting. - Present financial performance, risks, and opportunities to senior stakeholders with confidence and clarity. About You - Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). - Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience within an FMCG or manufacturing environment. - Proven experience operating in a senior finance leadership role. - Strong strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting expertise. - Experience partnering with operational leadership teams within a manufacturing setting. - Demonstrable people leadership experience, including developing teams and driving performance. - Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. - Strong commercial acumen and the ability to balance strategic priorities with operational demands. Why Join Us? - Work for one of the UK’s largest food manufacturers with a proud legacy – from launching the UK’s first ready meals to driving modern innovation. - Be part of a team that values integrity, respect, and continuous improvement. - Work in a collaborative, values-driven environment where your voice matters. - Enjoy a competitive salary, opportunities for real career development and a benefits package that includes: - Up to 33 days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays - Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid, offering confidential support services 365 days a year - Company Pension Scheme - Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - Cycle2Work Scheme #2sfgh
Head of Finance employer: 2 Sisters Food Group
2 Sisters Food Group is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values diversity and teamwork at our Willand site. With competitive pay, guaranteed weekends off, and opportunities for overtime, we prioritise employee well-being while fostering growth and development in the poultry processing industry.
