26-Mar-
Finance Lead
Competitive Salary
Summary
Finance Site Lead – Turn Insight into Action and Shape Site Performance
The Role
Our Finance Site Lead will play a central role in driving performance at site, partnering closely with operations to turn financial insight into meaningful action. This is a highly visible role where finance isn’t just reporting the numbers; it’s shaping decisions, influencing outcomes, and improving how the site performs day to day.
Working at the heart of the operation, you’ll lead the site finance team while collaborating with the Head of Operations and wider leadership to challenge thinking, unlock efficiencies, and deliver sustainable improvements.
This role is based onsite in Malton, 5 days a week.
Your Key Responsibilities
Our Finance Site Lead will be responsible for leading a high-performing finance function while embedding commercial thinking across the site:
1. Lead and develop a site-based finance team focused on insight and operational efficiency
2. Partner with the Head of Operations to identify opportunities, challenge costs, and improve margin
3. Deliver accurate monthly management accounts and support CI reporting and review cycles
4. Ensure strong financial control, audit readiness, and statutory compliance
5. Drive cost-reduction initiatives and support capex and project appraisals
6. Work cross-functionally to embed finance into daily operational performance
7. Provide clear, actionable insight to support decision-making at all levels
The Ideal Candidate
8. ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with experience in management accounting or operational finance
9. Experienced in leading and developing finance teams in a fast-paced environment
10. A confident communicator, able to influence and challenge across all levels
11. Highly capable in Excel and comfortable working across ERP systems
12. Commercially focused, with a strong understanding of how finance drives performance
13. Proactive and hands-on, with a focus on continuous improvement and detail
14. Comfortable operating close to the shop floor and within an operational setting
Why Sofina Foods?
This is an opportunity to take real ownership of a site finance function where your input will directly influence performance and results. You’ll be part of a collaborative leadership team that values challenge, insight, and continuous improvement.
With strong support from senior leadership and clear opportunities for progression, this role offers the chance to step up, make an impact, and build your career within a growing food manufacturing business.
We offer a competitive salary, strong benefits package, and a culture where your voice is heard and your impact is visible.
Company Information
Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It’s a place to build your future.
With a team of over 13, people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.
Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.
Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.
Equal Opportunities
Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Location
Malton, North Yorkshire
Hours of Work
Full-time
Company
Sofina Foods
Country Code
GB
AutoReqId
BR
AdRef
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Finance Lead | Sofina Foods