Head of Operational Finance

The Opportunity: This role reports directly into the Category Finance Director, and forms part of the senior finance team for the Meals Category (alongside Commercial and Projects) and will play a pivotal Leadership role in improving the performance of the Meals Category within Samworth Brothers. Key Responsibilities: - Lead 3 direct reports and a wider finance team of 8 in delivery of all reporting requirements for the Category - weekly, monthly, annual reporting - Deliver the quarterly reforecasting and annual budgeting process and own and deliver the 5-year financial model for Meals - Challenge and support on materials, labour and overheads across 2-sites. Drive consistent initiatives to improve where appropriate - Support Category S&OP process including financial modelling - Review Balance Sheets across 2 businesses and deliver bi-annual Group review for Meals

Qualified accountant, ACA, CIMA or ACCA - Have a background in a manufacturing and/or FMCG business - Demonstrate the ability to influence others at all levels in the Group - Have held a Finance Manager, Controller or Director role previously with demonstrable success - Experience of leading and developing a team

Competitive Salary

- Enhanced pension scheme - Private health scheme - Employee discount scheme - Experience annual pay reviews - Profit related pay - Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities