Finance Manager
Samworth Brothers
Date: 1 week ago
City: Leicester, England
Contract type: Full time
Join Our Family at Samworth Brothers!
At Samworth Brothers, We do Good Things with Great Food! We love our food and our people. Join us and be part of something special, where your work truly matters.
About Us
We are a family owned business with an aim of being a long term force for good. We want to make a difference to our People, our Communities and the Planet. Our values are:
Are you a qualified finance professional with a passion for making a real difference? We are looking for an exceptional Finance Manager to join the leadership team at Charnwood Bakery, the iconic home of Samworth Brothers' famous Pork Pies.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be a key strategic business partner at a large, high-profile manufacturing site employing around 1,000 people. Reporting directly to the Head of Operations Finance and working closely with the Site Director, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering financial performance, driving operational efficiency, and supporting long-term growth in the Savoury Pastry category - a strategically important part of our business.
There is a right role for everyone and we want to set you up for success. For the Finance Manager role we are looking for the following key skills and experience for this position:
Our people are our greatest asset. We provide a supportive and rewarding environment with:
At Samworth Brothers we take pride in our family feel within our businesses and work together to make things happen. We can offer you the stability of a wider group as well as the opportunities that that offers if you wish to progress your career with us. We are family and we would like to invite you to be part of that and support our teams in delivering great products to all of our customers.
Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.
At Samworth Brothers, We do Good Things with Great Food! We love our food and our people. Join us and be part of something special, where your work truly matters.
About Us
We are a family owned business with an aim of being a long term force for good. We want to make a difference to our People, our Communities and the Planet. Our values are:
- We Make Things Happen: We are proactive and focused on solutions.
- We Take Pride: We deliver high-quality products and services.
- We Are a Family: We support and celebrate each other.
Are you a qualified finance professional with a passion for making a real difference? We are looking for an exceptional Finance Manager to join the leadership team at Charnwood Bakery, the iconic home of Samworth Brothers' famous Pork Pies.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be a key strategic business partner at a large, high-profile manufacturing site employing around 1,000 people. Reporting directly to the Head of Operations Finance and working closely with the Site Director, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering financial performance, driving operational efficiency, and supporting long-term growth in the Savoury Pastry category - a strategically important part of our business.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and 5-year planning for the site
- Drive a culture of performance improvement through financial insight and challenge
- Oversee overhead and labour cost control, capital expenditure, cash flow and working capital
- Provide expert support on costing, standards review, and integration projects
- Act as a trusted advisor to the Site Leadership Team and influence stakeholders across the Group
There is a right role for everyone and we want to set you up for success. For the Finance Manager role we are looking for the following key skills and experience for this position:
- A qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with strong manufacturing and/or FMCG experience
- Proven business partner who can challenge and support continuous improvement
- Commercially astute, analytically strong, and a confident communicator
- Experienced in leading finance teams and delivering impactful change initiatives
Our people are our greatest asset. We provide a supportive and rewarding environment with:
- Competitive Salary: Reflective of your skills and experience and reviewed each year.
- Health and Wellbeing: Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs.
- Growth and Development: Opportunities for career progression across our whole business
- An Enhanced Pension: To enable you to save with our help towards your retirement
- Discounts where it counts: We offer discounts on every day purchases, days out and holidays through our benefit platform. We also work closely with The Company shop where you can benefit as a member.
- Family Feel: A supportive and inclusive culture.
At Samworth Brothers we take pride in our family feel within our businesses and work together to make things happen. We can offer you the stability of a wider group as well as the opportunities that that offers if you wish to progress your career with us. We are family and we would like to invite you to be part of that and support our teams in delivering great products to all of our customers.
Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.
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