Head of Finance Location: Carlisle Working Hours: 08:30-17:00, Monday-Friday About Us: Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across multiple sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our customers including major retailers like Aldi, Co-op and Marks & Spencer. About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially astute Head of Finance to join one of our large-scale manufacturing operations. As a key member of the Site Leadership Team, you will be responsible for leading the finance function, driving business performance, and providing strategic financial direction across the site. This role requires a strong finance leader who understands the pace, complexity, and operational challenges of a high-volume FMCG manufacturing environment. You will act as a trusted business partner to the Site Director and senior leadership team, translating financial performance into actionable business decisions while maintaining robust financial control and governance. Key Responsibilities Lead the site finance function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis. Partner with the Site Director and operational leadership team to drive business performance and deliver site objectives. Own the budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes. Provide commercial insight and challenge to support decision-making across operations, engineering, supply chain, and people functions. Deliver robust financial controls, compliance, and governance across the site. Lead, develop, and mentor the finance team, creating a high-performance culture. Identify opportunities for cost optimisation, efficiency improvements, and value creation. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes and reporting. Present financial performance, risks, and opportunities to senior stakeholders with confidence and clarity. About You Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience within an FMCG or manufacturing environment. Proven experience operating in a senior finance leadership role. Strong strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting expertise. Experience partnering with operational leadership teams within a manufacturing setting. Demonstrable people leadership experience, including developing teams and driving performance. Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Strong commercial acumen and the ability to balance strategic priorities with operational demands. Why Join Us? Work for one of the UK's largest food manufacturers with a proud legacy - from launching the UK's first ready meals to driving modern innovation. Be part of a team that values integrity, respect, and continuous improvement. Work in a collaborative, values-driven environment where your voice matters. Enjoy a competitive salary, opportunities for real career development and a benefits package that includes: Up to 33 days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid, offering confidential support services 365 days a year Company Pension Scheme Boparan Restaurant Group Discount Cycle2Work Scheme 2sfgh