Finance Analyst
Slough (Head Office)
We operate a dynamic working model built on trust, choice and balance. Colleagues typically connect in person 3 days per week, as we know the best ideas and relationships grow when we collaborate side by side.
We also offer Dynamic Friday Hours, giving colleagues the opportunity to flex their time and finish early on a Friday, where the role allows.
Join our snack-loving team
We’re looking for a Finance Analyst to join us at KP Snacks. If you’re ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you – this could be your next big move.
About the role
This role plays a key part in supporting our key stakeholders with robust financial control and clear, actionable insight. You’ll be involved in forecasting, reporting and analysing cost‑saving initiatives that help KP Snacks deliver value across the supply chain. You’ll take ownership of core financial processes, including period‑end close activities, planning and variance analysis, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
This position is well suited to someone who enjoys building strong relationships across the organisation - including partnering with non‑finance colleagues - and who thrives on working with detail while maintaining a proactive, solutions‑focused approach. We’re looking for a confident communicator who is ambitious, collaborative and progressing towards a recognised finance qualification.
In this role, you’ll play a central part in strengthening performance understanding, supporting cost control and contributing to continuous improvement across KP Snacks.
What’s in it for you?
We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what we offer:
1. Annual salary of £43,000+ depending on experience.
2. Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement
3. Comprehensive healthcare support – including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care
4. KP Pension Plan – contribution matching up to 7% of your salary
5. 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more
6. KP4ME – our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more
7. Learning support to help you progress with your ACCA or CIMA qualification
What will you be doing?
8. Manage core financial processes: Prepare and deliver all period‑end requirements accurately, while maintaining strong financial controls across all cost lines.
9. Provide performance insight: Partner with your Line Manager to review monthly results, clearly articulating variances against budget and supporting data‑driven decisions.
10. Own and maintain financial models: Lead the upkeep and development of key financial models used by stakeholders, ensuring they remain accurate, consistent and reliable.
11. Lead planning and control activities: Oversee forecasting and budgeting cycles, support both internal and external audits, and reinforce controls to minimise financial risk.
12. Drive cost‑efficiency and continuous improvement: Validate cost‑saving initiatives, identify new efficiency opportunities, track commodity usage against contractual commitments, and continuously enhance reporting processes.
Who are we?
We’re KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love – from Hula Hoops to McCoy’s. In the UK, we’re a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We’re proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together.
We’re committed to inclusion
We’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you – your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know.
We’d love to hear from you if you can bring:
13. Finance experience: At least 12 months in a comparable finance role, demonstrating strong analytical accuracy and the ability to generate meaningful, actionable insight.
14. Technical expertise: Advanced Excel skills
15. Analytical skills: Experience working with large datasets, conducting variance analysis and building robust Excel models, all with exceptional attention to detail.
16. Qualifications: Currently studying toward a recognised accountancy qualification (ACCA or CIMA), showing clear dedication to your professional development.
17. Communication & collaboration: Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, engaging narratives for non‑finance stakeholders, while building effective relationships across diverse teams.
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