Head of Finance

Job Description

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Head of Finance

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Location: Carlisle

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Working Hours: 08:30-17:00, Monday-Friday

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About Us:

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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.

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About the Role

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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.

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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.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Lead the site finance function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis.

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• Partner with the Site Director and operational leadership team to drive business performance and deliver site objectives.

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• Own the budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes.

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• Provide commercial insight and challenge to support decision-making across operations, engineering, supply chain, and people functions.

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• Deliver robust financial controls, compliance, and governance across the site.

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• Lead, develop, and mentor the finance team, creating a high-performance culture.

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• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation, efficiency improvements, and value creation.

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• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes and reporting.

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• Present financial performance, risks, and opportunities to senior stakeholders with confidence and clarity.

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About You

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• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).

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• Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience within an FMCG or manufacturing environment.

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• Proven experience operating in a senior finance leadership role.

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• Strong strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting expertise.

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• Experience partnering with operational leadership teams within a manufacturing setting.

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• Demonstrable people leadership experience, including developing teams and driving performance.

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• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

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• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to balance strategic priorities with operational demands.

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Why Join Us?

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• 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.

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• Be part of a team that values integrity, respect, and continuous improvement.

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• Work in a collaborative, values-driven environment where your voice matters.

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• Enjoy a competitive salary, opportunities for real career development and a benefits package that includes:

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• Up to 33 days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays

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• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid, offering confidential support services 365 days a year

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• Company Pension Scheme

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• Boparan Restaurant Group Discount

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• Cycle2Work Scheme

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