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Join Our Finance Team at The Compleat Food Group!

We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented Finance Manager to own and drive the financial success of our site , Palethorpes Bakery, Market Drayton!


In this pivotal role, you'll help shape our financial strategy, ensure seamless day-to-day operations, and play a key part in guiding the business toward even greater growth. Your expertise and leadership will directly influence major decisions and future success.


We're seeking a dynamic, results-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves working across teams. If you're passionate about using your financial skills to drive real change -- and ready to take on a role where your contributions truly matter -- we'd love to hear from you!

Who We Are:

At The Compleat Food Group, we're on a mission to create delectable food that not only brings joy to your taste buds but also extends love to our planet. We fondly refer to it as 'Food to Feel Good' because we believe in savouring every bite whilst making a positive impact.


Our team of over 5,000 remarkable individuals forms the core of all that we undertake. Their genuine passion drives the creation of delectable products for UK consumers, prominent retailers, and our thrilling market-leading brands such as Wall's Pastry, Squeaky Bean, and Unearthed.

Working Hours:

This is a site based role and the working hours are Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:00.

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

Benefits:

33 days holiday (including bank holidays) 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year Online and High-street retailer discount scheme Employee well-being and community support groups Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform Charity Initiatives and Team events 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support) Physical Wellbeing Benefits - Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts. Online Wellbeing benefits Free Financial wellbeing - mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools Holiday Discounts via Online Retail Discount


The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.


We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunity's employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.


Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.

Recruitment Agencies:

We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.


If you would be interested in working with us, please send a message to recruitment@compleatfood.com and should we have any roles we need additional support with we will reach out to you.