About The Role
Join Our Dynamic Finance Team at IPL Normanton! We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager – GNFR & Logistics to become a vital part of our Finance Team at our Produce Packing Facility in Normanton. If you are passionate about and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this role is perfect for you.
Position Details
* Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm
* Location: IPL Normanton, hybrid working (2 days per week from home, 3 days onsite)
* Contract Type: Permanent
Key Accountabilities
* Business partner the GNFR (buying) team and our Logistics Senior Management Team
* Lead the planning and forecasting processes for the team, ensuring reliability and accuracy of the plans and forecasts delivered to IPL and Asda deadlines
* Attend and lead regular performance reviews with senior stakeholders to review cost performance vs plan, strategic initiative delivery and overall P&L performance
* Drive consistent and clear reporting on a weekly and monthly basis to show true underlying performance vs plan and forecast (including currency impact, volume changes, cost inflation, claims, waste)
* Develop a deep understanding of the key accounting systems – Prophet, Dynamics and Anaplan – and project manage any system developments specific to the Business Unit
* Lead and develop 1 member of the team, ensuring strong business partnering is being delivered
* Provide support to the Head of Finance on projects, group reporting/forecasting, and performance management
Desired Qualifications
* Industry experience or practice trained
* Ability to build strong relationships across the business
* Hands‑on, detail‑oriented, with working knowledge of or a willingness to learn core accounting systems e.g. MS Dynamics, or performance management systems such as Anaplan
* Qualified accountant preferred (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) although candidates qualified by experience will also be considered
Benefits
* 15% Asda In-store Discount
* Annual Bonus Scheme
* 33 days Annual Leave – inclusive of 8 days bank holiday
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Life Assurance – 4 times annual base salary
* Help@hand – free health and wellbeing support service with unlimited video GP consultations (24/7), physiotherapy, and mental health support
* Grocery Aid – emotional, practical, and financial support services for colleagues and families
* Electric Vehicle Scheme
* Asda Mobile Discount – 30% off select Asda Mobile bundles and add‑ons for colleagues and a family member
* Discounted health assessments – exclusive Self‑Pay BUPA rates for you and household members
* Asda Pet Insurance discount – up to 10%
* Mortgage Advice Bureau – fee‑free, no‑obligation mortgage and protection advice
* Exclusive Exchange Rates via Asda Money – better currency rates through Asda Travel Money
* Ride‑to‑work scheme – savings on bikes, clothing, and equipment
* Care Concierge – Legal & General’s Care Concierge resource
Plus, lots more! Depending on job band, additional benefits may include private healthcare, car allowances, and long‑term incentive schemes.
We recognise the value in diversity and welcome applications from all candidates regardless of sex, age, race, religion, gender, sexual identity, or socio‑economic background. We are committed to making IPL, Forza and Kober a place where everyone can enjoy a successful career and have systems in place to support all our colleagues.
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