Finance Reporting Analyst

The Compleat Food Group Limited; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Poole is seeking a Reporting Analyst to transform complex data into actionable insights. This role provides an opportunity to support financial performance and takes ownership of reporting responsibilities. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and FMCG or manufacturing experience. The position offers hybrid working and benefits such as 33 days of holiday and employee well-being support.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Free parking

Employee Volunteering Days

Employee well-being initiatives

Training opportunities

Gym discounts

Financial wellbeing tools

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial performance analysis.
• Ability to present complex data clearly for decision making.
• Experience in supporting internal and external audits.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyse and present financial performance.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators.
• Produce variance analyses and dashboards for stakeholders.
• Support monthly forecasts and annual budgets.

Skills

Advanced excel and ERP skills

Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail

Great communicator and comfortable with stakeholders

Proactive and organised

FMCG or manufacturing experience

Job description

Join Our Finance Team at The Compleat Food Group!

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Reporting Analyst to join us our fantastic business, based at our tasty bakery in Poole!

As an Operational Reporting Analyst, your sharp analytical mindset and operational focus will play a crucial role in shaping how our sites perform and succeed. In this influential position, you’ll turn complex data into clear, actionable insights that drive smarter decision‑making across the business.

You’ll take ownership of financial reporting and performance analysis, ensuring our teams have the visibility they need to meet targets and continuously improve. Working closely with operational leaders, you’ll support the development and enhancement of key projects, performance measures, and reporting frameworks that keep pace with the evolving needs of the organisation.

If you thrive in a fast‑moving environment, enjoy refining processes, and want to make a genuine impact on how a business grows and operates, this is the perfect opportunity to bring your expertise to a forward‑thinking team committed to excellence.

Working Hours

The working hours are Monday to Thursday 8.30am – 5pm, Friday 8.30am – 4pm. We also offer Hybrid working.

Your Duties Will Include:

• Gather, analyse and present financial performance to assist decision making.
• Monitor and report on key daily and weekly performance indicators (KPI’s)
• Produce comprehensive variance analyses and dashboards for senior stakeholders
• Present and lead financial performance in daily variance meetings
• Ensure financial reporting is completely accurately and within agreed timescales
• Preparation and monitoring of monthly reports, ensuring queries are resolved in a timely and effective manner
• Support monthly forecasts and annual budgets, demonstrating an understanding of key drivers to inform strategic decision making
• Assist the OpEx team to identify, drive and track manufacturing improvement projects
• Support internal and external audits, management reviews and RCA to drive improvement to financial processes and controls
• Assisting in the financial data gathering and analysis for the post investment appraisals for all capital projects.
• Prepare and track capital spend and benefits, ensuring this aligns to the approved capital proposal

Your Skills and Experience

• Advanced excel and ERP skills
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Great communicator and comfortable with liaising with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive, organised and able to flexibly in order to meet deadlines and have the drive to deliver results
• FMCG or manufacturing experience is essential
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• 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 Wellbeing Benefits – Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
• 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.