Finance Manager

The Compleat Food Group Limited; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Tees Valley is seeking an experienced Finance Manager for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role involves overseeing financial performance, driving financial strategies, and managing a team. Candidates should possess advanced Excel skills, strong leadership capabilities, and a proven track record in improving business performance. The position allows for half the week to be worked from home, offering a balanced work environment and encouraging professional growth through various training opportunities.

Benefits

Free parking

Employee volunteering days

Employee well-being support

Training opportunities

Team events

Access to Grocery Aid

Gym discounts

Financial well-being tools

Holiday discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to oversee financial performance and drive financial strategy.
• Experience in management accounting and KPI reporting is essential.
• Requires strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive sustainable margin improvement and support operational initiatives.
• Ensure accurate forecasting of capital project spend and impacts.
• Overall accountability for monthly site management accounts.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Natural leader

Great communicator

Proven track record in driving business performance

ERP knowledge

FMCG experience

Job description

Join Our Finance Team at The Compleat Food Group!

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to join our finance team based at our site in Middlesborough on a 6‑month fixed‑term contract.

This role is ideal for a focused and dynamic Finance Manager who will take ownership of overseeing the financial performance of the site. You will play a crucial role in driving financial strategy while ensuring day‑to‑day financial operations align seamlessly with the company’s broader objectives.

Who We Are

At The Compleat Food Group, we’re on a mission to create food that brings joy to taste buds and extends love to our planet. We call it ‘Food to Feel Good’ because we believe in savouring every bite while making a positive impact. Our team of over 6,000 individuals forms the core of everything we undertake.

Working Hours

The working hours are Monday to Thursday 8:30 am – 5 pm, Friday 8:30 am – 4 pm. You will also be able to work from home half a week.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

• Free parking
• 2 employee volunteering days per year
• 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 well‑being benefits – free on‑demand exercise hub and various gym discounts
• Free financial well‑being – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools
• Holiday discounts via online retail discount

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to fairness, equity, inclusivity, and respect. As an equal‑opportunity employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.