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Finance Manager

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Posting date: 30 May 2025
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: £65,000 - £70,000 Plus Car Allowance
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 29 June 2025
Location: Crewe, CW1 6XQ
Company: The Compleat Food Group
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 1105

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Summary

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Join our Finance Team in Crewe!

We are thrilled to offer an exceptional opportunity for an experienced and fully qualified Finance Manager to become a key part of
our dedicated and professional Finance team based in Crewe.

In this pivotal role, you will take full ownership of the site’s financial performance, driving strategic financial planning and
ensuring seamless day-to-day operations. Your expertise and leadership will directly support key decision-making processes and
contribute to the company’s ongoing growth and success.

We’re looking for a dynamic, focused individual who excels in a fast-paced environment and is committed to making a real
difference. If you enjoy taking on responsibility, working collaboratively across teams, and using your financial expertise to
drive success, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Who We Are:

At The Compleat Food Group, we're on a mission to create delectable food that not only brings joy to your taste buds but also
extends love to our planet. We fondly refer to it as 'Food to Feel Good' because we believe in savouring every bite whilst making
a positive impact.

Our team of over 5,000 remarkable individuals forms the core of all that we undertake. Their genuine passion drives the creation
of delectable products for UK consumers, prominent retailers, and our thrilling market-leading brands such as Wall's Pastry,
Squeaky Bean, and Unearthed.

Working Hours:

The working hours are Monday to Friday between 08:00 to 17:00. We also offer hybrid and flexible working.

Your Duties Will Include:

* You will be a key part of the site leadership team, providing support during the next phase of growth
* Support the drive of Commercial & Operational initiatives
* Drive sustainable margin improvement and cost reduction projects
* Review all capital proposals to ensure these are financially sound
* Ensure accurate forecasting of capital project spend and benefits, ensuring this aligns to the approved capital proposal and
escalating any delays / pull forwards
* Daily and weekly KPI reporting
* Overall responsibility for monthly site management accounts, reporting on variances to weeklies, budget, and prior year
* Ensure strong overhead control across all functions by educating and promoting a cost awareness culture
* Review and approve monthly balance sheet reconciliations
* Regular forecasting of site performance
* Annual budgeting of site performance
* Monitor internal controls to ensure they are robust and effective in managing and mitigating key business risks
* Lead the onsite finance team, creating a continuous improvement and high-performance culture



Your Skills and Experience:

* Finance qualification (CIMA, ACCA)
* Advanced excel skills
* Natural leader
* Great communicator and comfortable with liaising with stakeholders at all levels
* Proven track record of driving business performance through providing accurate information and challenging results
* ERP knowledge
* FMCG experience



Benefits:

* 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
* Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
* Employee well-being and community support groups
* Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform
* Charity Initiatives and Team events
* 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
* Physical Wellbeing Benefits – Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
* Online Wellbeing benefits
* Free Financial wellbeing – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools
* Holiday Discounts via Online Retail Discount



The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome
diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.

We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves
to work. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.

Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.

Recruitment Agencies:

We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or
unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition
team.

If you would be interested in working with us, please send a message to recruitment@compleatfood.com
[recruitment@compleatfood.com] and should we have any roles we need additional support with we will reach out to you.







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