At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial control and reporting for a fast-paced manufacturing business.
- Company: Join Taiko, the UK's leading sushi manufacturer with a commitment to innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, bonuses, health perks, and discounts on dining.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team with opportunities for career growth and global recognition.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance while supporting sustainability initiatives.
- Qualifications: ACA qualified with 4+ years in senior finance roles, ideally in manufacturing.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Established in 1997 as the first manufacturer of sushi for the UK supermarket industry, Taiko has evolved into the most innovative manufacturer of Sushi, Food To Go, Prepared Meals and Snacking products in the UK, supplying Waitrose, Tesco and Sainsbury’s to name a few.
Over the past 25 years Taiko has launched more first to market Sushi and Food to Go products than any other sushi manufacturer in the UK.
About you
Are you a qualified finance leader who enjoys combining strong financial control with commercial insight?
At Taiko, the largest business unit within the Wonderfield Group, we're looking for a Senior Finance Manager to play a key role in supporting our continued growth across the UK and Europe.
This is a high-impact position where you'll take ownership of the Taiko trial balance, ensure the integrity of financial reporting, and provide the governance, controls and insights needed to support a fast-paced manufacturing business.
You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Procurement and Manufacturing, helping drive informed business decisions and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities
- Owning the Taiko trial balance and maintaining a strong financial control environment.
- Leading accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes.
- Overseeing management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, provisions and financial reporting.
- Taking ownership of key areas including inventory, cost of sales, manufacturing variances, fixed assets, intercompany balances and cashflow forecasting.
- Acting as the main contact for external audits, JSOX activity and statutory reporting requirements.
- Identifying and mitigating financial risks while ensuring compliance with UK GAAP and Group policies.
- Leading, mentoring and developing a team of Management Accountants and finance professionals.
- Driving process improvements, automation initiatives and reporting enhancements.
What we're looking for
- ACA qualified.
- At least 4 years' post-qualified experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or similar senior finance role.
- Manufacturing experience is highly desirable.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge with expertise in financial reporting, controls and statutory compliance.
- Experience leading audits, month-end processes and finance teams.
- A proactive, hands‑on approach with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Commercially minded, analytical and passionate about continuous improvement.
- We're proud to offer
- Opportunity to grow your career alongside with us with available apprentice program
- Brilliant support services designed to enhance your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
- Annual discretionary bonus subject to business and overall performance.
- Discretionary Life Assurance.
- Discretionary Income Protection.
- Private Medical Cash Plan.
- Bespoke reward platform including access to retail, cinema & gym discounts.
- 50% off your food every time you dine with us for you and 3 friends.
- Contribute towards our award-winning sustainability initiatives that delivers progress against 9 UN sustainability goals.
We're committed to responsibly sourcing and all our seafood, therefore we only use source sustainable fish.
All our packaging is recyclable and 80% of our packaging is already made from recycled plastic.
- Annual Awards ceremony celebrating our success and offering winning Managers free trips to Japan.
About us
- Come roll with us and be part of something big. Celebrate global success across:
- Over 1500 retail kiosks globally (YO!, Panku, Mai Taiko Snowfox & Bento)
- Our Taiko manufacturing and distribution centre
- 63 YO! restaurants
- 3700 locations globally From Hawaii to Aberdeen
Our values
- Think like an owner. Be passionate. Speak openly. Move fast, together.
Ready to Roll?
Come roll with us and play a key role by bringing people together to celebrate better food for everyone the Japanese way…
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