Financial Controller (Maternity Cover)

• Business partner Operations Directors or senior General Managers to ensure robust financial management of several sites
• Manage reporting, forecasting and budgeting outputs from site FBPs
• Ensure appropriate insight and decision support is in place
• Ensure the internal control environment is implemented in line with group policy
• Provide leadership and direction to finance team
• Support and coach FBPs
• Support Sector Head of Finance in Portfolio reviews, analysis, decision-making and strategic planning
• Drive operational excellence across sites
• Business partner the relevant leadership team
• Manage all category Finance reporting
• Manage all forecasting and budgeting
• Support synergy analysis, business case production, implementation and reporting
• Support leadership team, site Finance teams and projects team in managing capital proposals, cash forecasting, prioritisation and reporting
• Own financial internal controls
• Drive a continuous improvement mindset
• Support initiatives and projects across Operations Finance

• A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with a demonstrable history of success in operational finance roles
• Direct experience within the food manufacturing sector, including familiarity with the complexities of large-scale production environments
• Advanced financial modelling and data analysis abilities, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality, accurate outputs under pressure
• Demonstrable experience of managing complex reporting, forecasting and budgeting processes
• Acute attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to interpret and communicate financial data effectively to non-finance stakeholders
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrable experience of influencing, negotiating, and collaborating across multi-functional teams
• Experience of building, leading and developing a high performing team
• Proactive, organised and able to work flexibly in order to meet deadlines and have the drive to deliver results
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint and an understanding of ERP systems

Experience in reporting systems such as Power BI or Qlik would be an advantage

• Competitive salary
• Holidays
• Competitive matched pension contributions
• Life insurance up to 4x salary
• Company share save scheme
• Greencore Qualifications
• Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
• Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
• Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies