At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial reporting, analysis, and KPI monitoring for a dynamic food business.
- Company: Established and growing company in the food sector with a focus on commercial performance.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, opportunity for growth, and a hands-on role in finance.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by providing financial insights that drive business success.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with experience in finance management, preferably in food manufacturing.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
We are currently working with a well established and growing business within the food sector that is looking to appoint a proactive, commercially minded Finance Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic organisation where finance plays a key role in driving commercial performance and supporting strategic decision making.
The Role
As Finance Manager, you will take ownership of management reporting, forecasting, financial analysis, and KPI monitoring across multiple business entities. Working closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team, you will provide meaningful financial insights that support business growth, profitability, and operational performance. This role requires a hands on finance professional who is comfortable working across multiple systems and can confidently analyse complex trading data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
Main Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly management information (MI) across three separate business entities using multiple software systems.
- Produce detailed management accounts, trading reports, and financial analysis.
- Develop, monitor, and report on key business performance KPIs for the Managing Director.
- Analyse and interrogate trading and financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Support bank covenant compliance, monitoring, and reporting requirements.
- Deliver regular MI reporting packs to key stakeholders across the business.
- Provide financial insight and recommendations to support strategic business decisions.
Required
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
- Previous experience as a Finance Manager, or similar commercial finance role.
- Proven experience within food manufacturing, fresh produce or the agriculture sector.
- Strong experience preparing detailed management accounts and management information packs.
- Strong understanding of KPI reporting and performance analysis.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial and trading data.
- Confident communicator, capable of influencing and presenting to senior stakeholders.
- Comfortable working independently within a fast paced, growing business environment.
Salary £50,000 - £65,000 (depending on experience)
Location Wisbech
How to Apply
If you are interested, please apply below, alternatively, contact Sandra on (phone number removed) or (url removed). Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed.
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