We are looking to hire a Financial Controller for our Food for Now business, to deliver optimal operational performance, personally provide decision support to key operations stakeholders and ensure that the internal control environment is implemented in line with group policy. Lead on Finance process, governance and standardisation for all operations
Key accountabilities:
Provide leadership and direction to ensure that the local finance team is engaged, focused, developed and delivering to their full potential
Take ownership of the internal control environment to ensure that identified risks are addressed. Ensure the integrity of the balance sheet through monthly detailed reviews and maintaining a detailed knowledge of balance sheet items including risks and opportunities
Support key stakeholders to ensure optimal decisions are made with factual information. Take the lead on preparation of financials for business cases, capital investment proposals and other such activity. Own financial review to assess the delivery of initiatives
Optimise financial performance with a particular focus on budget process and conversion reconciliation by providing support and challenge to stakeholders and budget holders. Lead the process for a robust budget and forecasting process including communication key stakeholders. Be a driver of continuous improvement e.g., through margin accretion, GME, GEE, GPE, site conversion or net revenue management
Optimise financial performance with a particular focus on budget process and conversion reconciliation by providing support and challenge to stakeholders and budget holders. Lead the process for a robust budget and forecasting process including communication key stakeholders. Be a driver of continuous improvement e.g., through margin accretion, GME, GEE, GPE, site conversion or net revenue management
Contribute to the wider finance team to ensure continuous improvement in controls, efficiency and ways of working
Lead key projects when called upon to enable data to be understood, insight gleaned and better solution delivered
Lead key projects when called upon to enable data to be understood, insight gleaned and better solution delivered
In conjunction with the data and analytics team, develop, continually improve, own and implement advanced analytics that lead to improved insights and recommended actions for the senior leadership team to use to drive improved business performance
Support the achievement of our sustainability plan through leading with a sustainability mindset
Support the achievement of our inclusion and diversity aspirations through role modelling and personally leading and hiring inclusively, embracing and encouraging diversity
Implement and ensure compliance with our data management and governance policies, procedures and/or guidance governance approaches so that associated risks are mitigated and managed
Why Greencore?You may not have heard of us, but we’re sure you’ve tried our products. We’re a vibrant, fast-paced leading food manufacturer. Employing 13,000 colleagues across 16 world-class manufacturing sites and 18 distribution depots across the UK. We supply all the UK’s food retailers with everything from Sandwiches, soups and sushi to cooking sauces, pickles and ready meals.
What we’re looking for
(ACA, ACCA, CIMA) post qualification experience or QBE
Experience of operational or commercial decision support
Excellent interpersonal skills able to communicate to all levels of the business
Ability to build, lead and develop a high performing team
Proactive, organised and able to work flexibly in order to meet deadlines and have the drive to deliver results
Able to partner, challenge and collaborate at a senior level and provide value add insight to a team of professionals
We’re not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity.
If this sounds like you join us, grow with Greencore and be a part of driving our future success.
What you’ll get in return
Competitive salary and job-related benefits
Car allowance
25 days holiday
Pension up to 8% matched
Company share save scheme
Greencore Qualifications
Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.
