Job Description
Company description:
At Warburtons, family is at the heart of our business. Five generations'? worth of expertise that goes into making our bakery products allows us to continue a tradition of baking inherited over the past 150 years.Warburtons is the largest bakery brand in the UK, but that doesn't allow us to rest on our laurels. We are pioneers of the industry and ambitious market leaders, always seeking to challenge ourselves and convention. It is part of our philosophy to provide honest good sense on issues of health and well-being, helping the whole family to enjoy our products as part of a healthy, balanced diet, through a range of products to suit all meal occasions, lifestyles and tastes.
Job description:
The Recipe
Are you looking for a role where you can shape how the business works, gain broad exposure, and make a real impact?
This 14month maternity cover offers the perfect blend of technical tax work, process improvement, and cross functional collaboration. If youre an ACA qualified accountant who enjoys variety, problem solving, and getting under the skin of how a business operates, this is the place to grow!
Youlljoin a supportive team, work closely with departments across the organisation, and take the lead on meaningful tax and governance activity that helps keep the business running smoothly.
Thisisnta narrow taxrole,itsa chance to influence endtoend processes and see the bigger picture.
Key Accountabilities and Measures
As Finance Manager Tax & Governance, you will play a key role across four core areas:
Tax Compliance
Youll support or lead compliance across all areas of Group tax, including:
* Corporation tax
* VAT
* Capital allowances
* Plastics packaging tax
* R&D claims
* Country-by-country reporting (currently Australia and Ireland)
* Ad-hoc tax queries and legislative changes
Governance & Internal Controls
Youll own the documentation and controls framework for the business, including:
* Mapping processes and completing risk assessments
* Identifying risks and recommending control improvements
* Updating and maintaining internal control documentation
* Working with teams across the organisation to understand real operational processes
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Youll work closely with:
* Supply Chain
* Accounts Payable
* Wider Finance and operational teams
Strong relationships will help you stay ahead of business changes, ensuring tax and control impacts are managed effectively.
Ad-Hoc Projects
As the business evolves, youll contribute to a range of projects that require a tax, governance or controls perspective, offering variety and exposure across different areas.
Essential Ingredients
Were looking for someone who brings the right blend of capability, curiosity and collaboration.
Must-Haves
* ACA-qualified accountant (essential)
* Experience in practice (audit, tax, internal audit or controls exposure)
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Confidence communicating, asking questions and building relationships across teams
* Ability to manage your own workload and work proactively
* Strong documentation, process or internal controls skills
Nice-to-Haves
* Experience with SAP or Oracle
* A background combining both practice and industry
* Interest in operational processes, risk, and continuous improvement
The Person Who Will Thrive
* Curious, proactive and keen to understand why things work the way they do
* Enjoys engaging with people not someone looking to work silently behind a laptop
* Comfortable with autonomy, ownership and independent thinking
* Motivated by variety and willing to get involved in different parts of the business
Whats In It for You
* Broad exposure across the business a rare opportunity in a finance role
* A chance to grow your tax, controls and governance experience
* A supportive, flexible and people-focused working environment
* A full handover at the start of the contract to set you up for success
* Hybrid working with flexibility on which days you attend the office
Extra Dough
At last and by no means least, you will want to know what your breads worth:
* A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share)
* Family time is important to us and we know it will be to you so you have the opportunity to purchase up to an extra weeks annual leave.
* Award winning pension scheme with company contributions of 7%
* Private medical insurance and life assurance
* Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website
* Continued investment in your personal development
* Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew!
* Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service
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