This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of a growing food manufacturing business and develop both your career and experience further. Responsibilities Own, through the team, all aspects of site Financial reporting (Annual, Monthly, Weekly or Daily) to internal and external stakeholders at the required standard and quality. Further developing lean accounting to ensure right data; right time; right value Compile, challenge and reconcile Budgeting, Forecasting and 3-year plan processes Drive an improvement culture, measuring/monitoring and advising on major site initiatives, with additional responsibility to sponsor VAVE Support and challenge Overhead and Labour control through a defined monthly process Deliver strong control over Capital including forecast accuracy and capital reviews (pre and post) Accurately control and forecast cash and working capital Challenge and support the Commercial teams to deliver accurate forecasts and enhance profitability through promotional activity Challenge and support the costing process including standards review Oversee the inflation / deflation pass-through mechanism with Tesco including 'open book' analysis and ABCDE model Maintain a strong working relationship with the Site Director, Bradgate Bakery Finance Director and Finance Manager, Senior Leadership team and other Managers in the business Deputise for Site Director where appropriateThe Successful Individual Skills Qualified accountant, preferably CIMA Have experience in managing teams Have a background in a manufacturing and/or FMCG business Be able to demonstrate expertise in all aspects of manufacturing and commercial finance, including management of product mix and complexity, management of margins in volatile commodity markets (including the use of inflation/deflation 'flow through' cost models with the retailers) and rigorous cost management Have experience of and be the catalyst for the delivery of business improvement projects Demonstrate the ability to influence others at all levels in the Group. SAP knowledge/experience preferred but not essential Please get in touch