As ‘the UK’s No. 1 Bakery Brand’ we have been baking bread since 1876. Today, we are proudly a fifth-generation family, with the introduction of the sixth generation, supplying over 18,000 retail customers from 11 bakeries and 16 depots, producing a range of over 70 products including gluten and wheat free. Family and values are what makes us different, and we are a proud bunch, join us and you too could be proud to be Warburtons.
The Recipe
To be a key business partner, influencer and advisor to the Manufacturing and Distribution teams on site and a proactive member of the Operational finance team, contributing to the delivery of the business strategy/Financial Framework.
Based in Tuscany Park, Wakefield with responsibility for Stockton and Belshill too. Travel between Tuscany and Stockton.
Key Responsibilities
* Qualified CIMA (or equivalent) accountant with at least 1 year post qualification experience, ideally within a FMCG business.
* Demonstrated positive performance in business partnering with senior stakeholders (financial and operational).
* Able to identify and influence delivery of cost saving initiatives.
* Strong leadership skills.
* Strong analytical skills.
* Excellent communication and influencing skills.
Key Accountabilities and Measures
* Business Partnering: Site Finance lead, building great relationships to partner with the manufacturing and distribution divisional teams:
o Turn data into insight and bring the numbers to life.
o Key member of Site Leadership Team.
o Maximise the use of key cost drivers and metrics/KPIs.
* Budgeting and Forecasting: Driving performance improvement through insightful budgeting and forecasting:
o Alignment of site inputs to business strategy.
o Process development and simplification.
o KPI/metric driven approach.
o Focus on key cost areas.
* Business wide projects: Leadership of or a proactive team member contributing towards business wide projects (both Finance and non-finance projects).
* Compliance: Adherence to financial policies and controls.
* Health & Safety: Behave in a manner that ensures conformance to health & safety legislation, policies and standards.
* Productivity: Alongside the site teams, Finance and wider divisional teams, identify and influence the delivery of productivity initiatives.
* Capital: Ownership of the site capex process.
* Lead for Growth: People management and development:
o Line management of the Finance teams on site.
o Commitment to CPD.
o Support the development of the site and wider Finance team.
Extra Dough
* A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share).
* Family time is important to us so as well as your holiday entitlement, we'll give you the opportunity to purchase up to an extra week’s annual leave.
* Award winning pension scheme with company contributions.
* Private medical insurance and life assurance.
* Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website.
* Continued investment in your personal development.
* Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew!
* Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service.
We respect and value difference. We look to create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or any other aspect which makes them unique, are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work, is the right thing to do.
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