Head of Finance

Head of Finance
Location: Pizza Factory - Nottingham
Salary: Competitive Salary + Benefits

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About Us

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Joining 2 Sisters Food Group means becoming part of the UK's largest food manufacturing group, with a turnover exceeding £3 billion and over 13,500 employees.

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At our Finch Close Bakery site in Nottingham, we are passionate about producing high-quality bakery products for our customers while continuously investing in our people and processes.

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About the Role

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The Head of Finance at our Pizza Factory in Nottingham is a pivotal leadership role, overseeing financial operations of our Finch Close site, contributing to the largest Pizza production facility in the UK. You will be responsible for driving financial performance, providing key insights, and ensuring robust financial governance. Working closely with senior management, you will support operational goals, strategic planning, and decision-making across the business.

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About You

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The ideal candidate will have proven operational leadership experience in FMCG, especially in chilled goods manufacturing. You should excel in people management, problem-solving, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment, with a track record of delivering results in large-scale operations.

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Key Responsibilities:

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• \nLeadership & Team Development: Lead and develop the finance team, fostering accountability, operational excellence, and alignment with company values.
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• \nStrategic Financial Insight: Provide actionable insights to address performance gaps, develop business models, and evaluate investments to guide strategic decision-making.
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• \nOperational Support: Drive cost-reduction initiatives, oversee forecasting, and collaborate with senior teams to achieve financial objectives.
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• \nFinancial Governance: Ensure compliance with financial controls, maintain accurate reporting, and liaise with Group Finance and Internal Audit for robust governance.
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Competency Requirements:

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• \nResilience: Consistently focuses on driving cost management and achieving financial targets
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• \nBrilliant Execution: Balances immediate financial needs with long-term strategic objectives
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• \nCommunication & Influencing: Strong influencing skills, capable of engaging stakeholders at all levels
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• \nCustomer-Focused: Focused on enhancing quality and service for both internal and external stakeholders
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• \nTeam Player: Collaborative and focused on company-wide success over individual or departmental goals
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• \nLeadership: Inspires, develops, and drives high performance across the finance team
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Skills & Experience:

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Essential:

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• ACA, CIMA, or ACCA qualified with a minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience
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• Extensive experience in financial accounting and reporting within high-volume, labour-intensive manufacturing (preferably FMCG)
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• Proven experience in strategic financial planning, commercial analysis, and operational support
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• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving abilities
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• Excellent negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
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Desirable:

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• Experience with lean finance principles and financial system/process improvements
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• Experience in managing and developing finance teams
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• Strong project management experience
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• Ability to collaborate and influence across functions without direct control
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• Confidence to challenge the status quo and drive change
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Working Hours

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Monday - Friday, core hours; 8am-5pm

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Benefits

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• Car Allowance
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• 25% Bonus with 50% Stretch Target
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• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid, offering confidential support services 365 days a year
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• Boparan Restaurant Group Discount
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• Cycle2Work Scheme
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• Relocation assistance available
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Interview Process

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• First Stage: Teams interview
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• Second Stage: Onsite interview
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Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to bring your finance expertise to a leading food manufacturer and make a significant impact. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and collaboration, you'll be supported to grow and develop in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

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