Financial Controller (Food Manufacturing Industry) in England

Job description

About You

We have a fantastic new opportunity for a Financial Controller to play a pivotal role in driving and delivering our strategy. This varied position is ideal for an experienced, qualified FC looking for a fast-paced, varied and challenging role.

You will need to have worked within a manufacturing environment to be considered for this role.

About Us

Four Anjels are a fast-growing bakery business in the food service and premium retail sector. We supply a range of the highest quality artisan sweet bakery treats. Our small, dynamic team works together collaboratively with a drive for results and a shared passion for quality.

Four Anjels has recently joined the Olidor Group, a growing portfolio of companies within the food industry. The Olidor Group also includes Brusco Food Group, an industry expert in ingredients supply, Karimix, a specialist worldwide inspired sauce producer, and The Original Baker, a producer of premium artisan baked goods.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Working closely with the Managing Director to shape and deliver Four Anjels Finance strategy.
• Leading, developing and coaching a small, busy Finance team.
• Cashflow forecasting, analysis and support for cash management.
• Creation of monthly management accounts (profit and loss, gross margin analysis, balance sheet) and provision of insightful commentary and analysis.
• Managing stock costings.
• Leading forecasts and budgeting activities.
• Overseeing monthly payroll.
• Managing monthly VAT returns.
• Preparing and posting monthly journals.
• Reconciliations and analysing variances.
• Acting as a commercial Finance business partner as part of the senior leadership team.

What You'll Bring

• Relevant experience, with ideally 2 years as Finance lead.
• Professional accounting qualification, ideally ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Experience in managing a team, supporting, coaching and driving team performance.
• Expertise in financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Relevant manufacturing sector experience including stock costing and reconciliations.
• Accustomed to dealing with competing demands from various stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with accounting software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends, issues, and opportunities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with an inclusive and collaborative approach.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• The drive to make a positive business impact.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Growing company with career development opportunities
• Newly built office and factory
• Workplace pension
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Employee assistance programme
• Weekly free onsite yoga session
• Wellbeing hub
• Casual dress
• Free parking

How We Work Together

• Salary: Between £60,000 - £65,000 per annum (depending on experience and skills)
• Working Arrangements: Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm. This is a hybrid position with the expectation to be on site 4 days per week with 1 day working from home

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

England

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English