Your new roleA new and exciting opportunity for a qualified and experienced Finance Manager working within a Food Manufacturing environment based in Grimsby. As Finance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day function of the finance team of 4, ensuring that everything is processed in a robust and accurate manner within time frames and business deadlines, whilst also working with multiple functions across the business. Main Responsibilities:

• Managing and leading the day to day running of the finance team, including Purchase and Sales Ledger
• Maintain BoM (Bill of Material) set up and accuracy on Sage 200
• Liaise with procurement, Production and Logistics to ensure accuracy of buying prices for RM, labour Standards, waste, giveaway and freight costs are correct.
• Check & set standard costs for all products (PAS & UK production)
• Liaise with sales team to ensure they have accurate product costs for new business quotes and NPD launches.
• Investigation and Reporting of variances to the business
• Ensure accuracy of sales & contribution reporting from Sage 200
• Report profitability of PAS & UK production
• Drive cost savings and improve profitability by providing new insight into the business operations.
• Play an active part in all future Sage 200 updates and new modules that deliver business control and insight.
• Preparation of Monthly Management Accounts
• Ensure all reporting requirements for regulators, including HMRC, are met.
• Engaging with auditors for year-end and bank audits.
• Proactively managing the personal development of the finance team

What you'll need to succeed

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Experience working in Food Manufacturing or FMCG would be highly advantageous.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, quality and accuracy.
• Excellent working knowledge of Excel.
• Strong system's knowledge. Desirable to have knowledge of SAGE.
• A positive, self-reliant, motivated, highly driven and enthusiastic attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and be able to deal effectively with both colleagues and external stakeholders.
• The ability to clearly communicate professionally and have a proactive approach.
• Full Driving Licence

What you'll get in return

• A competitive and negotiable salary, dependent on experience
• 5% Company Pension
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays and option to buy a week
• Death In service 2 x Annual Salary
• Private Health Care
• Flexible and Hybrid working options after successfully completing the probation period

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