Finance Reporting Analyst

The Compleat Food Group Limited; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Tees Valley is seeking an Operational Reporting Analyst to drive financial insights and support decision-making. This role involves analyzing performance data, reporting KPIs, and enhancing financial processes. Ideal candidates will have advanced Excel and ERP skills, strong analytical abilities, and FMCG or manufacturing experience. This position offers 33 days of holiday, hybrid working options, and various employee wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Free parking

Employee Volunteering Days

Informal and Formal training opportunities

Charity Initiatives and Team events

24/7 Access to Grocery Aid

Physical Wellbeing Benefits

Free Financial wellbeing tools

Holiday Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG or manufacturing is essential.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyse and present financial performance.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Produce variance analyses and dashboards for stakeholders.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Support monthly forecasts and annual budgets.

Skills

Advanced excel skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent attention to detail

Great communicator

Organised and proactive

FMCG or manufacturing experience

Tools

ERP skills

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! This is a duel site role, looking after both of our wonderful sites in Middleborough!

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.

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 c6,000 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:

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.