Company description:

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 15 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country. Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 94% of British households.At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and potential colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.

Job description:

Based - Stoke on Trent, ST4 6PH (min 3 days a week on site)

12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave

Salary circa £55,000 per annum + bonus + car allowance + private medical insurance

Our Mr Kipling bakery in Stoke on Trent is looking for a fully qualified Finance Manager to join the team on a 12 month fixed term contract to cover a period of maternity leave. You will provide a dedicated financial resource to support and challenge the manufacturing operation at a site level, and also support the Director of Supply Chain Finance in the delivery of their objectives.  

What you will be doing:

Finance Control & Operations

• Delivery of site standards which reflect current working practices and agreed specification
• Month-end, quarter-end, year-end completion and delivery of reporting cycles
• Maintain adequate financial control at site and a good level of governance
• Monitor and report capital expenditure for the site
• Review and analyse stock reporting and forecasting

Performance Reporting

• Report timely information to site teams both financial and non-financial
• Risk analysis, particularly around stock. Driving meetings between all operational parties, set agendas, etc.

Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Co-ordinate site budgets and ensure alignment with the business objectives
• Delivery of site forecasts ensuring it is accurate, robust and timely
• Complete forecasts and budgets in conjunction with site management teams to company standard

People

• Personal Development reviews, employee development
• Active member of Senior Leadership Team on site, take part in overall site decision making, participate in safety tours
• Play an active role in the Supply Chain Finance team, taking on appropriate activities outside of the role

What we need from you:

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA etc)
• Previous relevant experience within Site manufacturing
• Advanced Excel / Word / PowerPoint
• Ability to work alone, under pressure and be able to achieve deadlines

What we offer you in return:

• Salary of circa £55,000 per annum
• Car allowance
• Bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Sharesave scheme