Finance Manager. Peterborough. £45,000 - £50,000 p.a.
Are you an ambitious finance professional looking to step into a key leadership role within a rapidly growing business? This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-scaling food manufacturing / processing company at an exciting stage of its journey.
We’re looking for an Operational Finance Manager to become a core member of the company, helping to shape the financial foundations of this business, which has bold growth plans over the next 3–5 years.
About the Business:
Operating at the intersection of food manufacturing, sustainability and nutrition, the company is scaling rapidly, increasing market share and has continued, ambitious growth plans.
Backed by significant industry investment and led by an experienced executive team, the company is at an exciting stage of its journey, investing heavily in people, systems and infrastructure to meet increasing demand across the UK and beyond.
The Role:
As Operational Finance Manager, you’ll be a hands-on member of the onsite management team, working closely with operations and leadership in a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing / processing environment.
You’ll have end-to-end responsibility for the financial operations of the business, including:
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Forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting
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Cost control, inventory management, and cash flow oversight
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Accounting, invoicing, and core accounting
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Supporting operational decision-making
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Building and leading the finance team as the business grows
What we’re looking for:
We’re looking for someone ambitious, adaptable and excited to grow alongside the company.
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3–5 years’ experience in operational finance (food/meat manufacturing/processing experience is required)
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ACA / ACCA qualified or part-qualified AAT
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Strong Excel skills and experience with systems such as Xero, Sage, Netsuite, or similar ERP platforms
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Confident communicator who can translate numbers into actions
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Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable juggling priorities in a growing business
What We Offer:
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Competitive salary and benefits package
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A rare early-joiner opportunity in a business targeting rapid growth
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Clear scope for increased responsibility and career progression / mobility
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A supportive, collaborative team with high-quality stakeholders
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The chance to genuinely shape how finance operates in the business
Working Location:
Initially, this will be an onsite role (Monday to Friday) and you must live within commuting distance of Peterborough and/or the surrounding area.
This is an excellent chance to get in early and grow your role, influence the business and to build the Finance team as the business scales.
If you’re a Finance Manager with the drive and determination to succeed, we’d love to hear from you.
Finance Manager. Peterborough £45,000 - £50,000 p.a