Interim Finance Business Partner

1 week ago


Blackpool, Blackpool, United Kingdom Valeo Foods Full time
Company Description


Valeo Snackfoods is the combination of Kettle Foods, Tangerine, Big Bear and It's All Good and is one of the UK's top 100 grocery brands.

It is headquartered in Norwich and Pontefract and employs over 2,000 people.

Over the past few years, we have strengthened our portfolio to include the Metcalfe's popcorn brand and Yellow Chips in Emmeloord, Netherlands.

The business in the UK and Europe generates revenues of over £280 million.


Our brands include KETTLE Chips, Metcalfe's popcorn, Foxes, Poppets, Barratt (Wham, Fruit Salads, Black Jacks, Refreshers, Sherbet fountain, Dip Dab).


Job Description:

Please note this is a 6-9 month fixed term contract.


To act as partner to Manufacturing (Factory Manager and area leaders e.g., Engineering/CI and including Heads of Manufacturing where applicable) covering key aspects of Factory operational performance, analysis to establish diagnostics and drivers on performance, project delivery for savings, month end accounting and analysis and other tasks as captured in key accountabilities.


Key Accountabilities

  • Build relationships between Operations Finance and Manufacturing particularly with Factory Manager and relevant cost area leaders as required (e.g., Engineering, Continuous Improvement/Lean, and Heads of Manufacturing where appropriate) to effectively support Manufacturing Operations cost control and improvement
  • Detailed analysis and reporting to support Factory leadership, including relevant weekly reporting for your Cluster and/or across Clusters where organisation spans of responsibility determine (e.g., for weekly labour performance across total Snacks). Examples will include operational effectiveness (OEE), labour productivity/planning, capacity utilisation, key operational KPIs, material wastage analysis, stock take controls/adjustment etc.
  • Lead involvement in Factory project financial analysis (capital, continuous improvement etc) including diagnostics and driver analysis on operation performance to define/align on priority opportunities and project tracking for savings delivery vs. targets
  • Involvement as Cluster Operations Finance Business Partner to confirm/support costings as needed for your Factories in partnership with Costings/Change Management resource
  • Work as part of the Operations Finance team, sharing learnings, and complying with the financial controls and reporting timetables in line with business requirements
  • Ensure completion of month end to deadlines within your scope of responsibility, providing commentary as needed to explain performance/variances for your areas
  • Completion and ownership of accurate and controlled balance sheet reconciliations
  • Other Finance related support / project work as required

Qualifications:

  • Qualified ACCA/CIMA accountant
  • Strong IT skills, particularly XL and use of accounting systems (Valeo Confectionery on Sage, Valeo Snacks on IFS)
  • Experience working as financial support in a manufacturing environment
  • Full driving licence for occasions when travel to other sites is required

Personal Attributes

  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Ability to work under pressure and with efficiency and speed whilst maintaining accuracy, working to a strict financial timetable
  • Positive/can do and flexible approach and ability to deal positively with change
  • Logical thinking and ability to connect Financial reporting/analysis outcome with reality of business processes and changes
Additional Information

What we offer you in return

  • 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
  • Option to buy more holiday up to 5 days
  • Matched pension scheme
  • Death in service
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free parking
  • Staff discount / staff shop
  • And plenty more


  • Blackpool, Blackpool, United Kingdom Kenton Black Ltd Full time

    A high performing public sector organisation on the Fylde Coast have partnered with Kenton Black Finance to appoint a new Finance Business Partner. As an employer of choice in the local area, employees at all levels form part of an inclusive and friendly working environment where staff are valued and rewarded. This is a commercial and "people facing" role...

  • Head of Finance

    1 week ago


    Blackpool, Blackpool, United Kingdom Kenton Black Finance Full time

    Company Details and Job Overview:A dynamic group of businesses are looking to appoint a divisional finance lead for one of their well-established business units which is currently going through a period of significant growth.This Head of Finance position offers a good balance of technical/hands on finance duties as well as providing commercial input to...

  • Director / Partner

    1 week ago


    Blackpool, Blackpool, United Kingdom Hays Senior Finance Full time

    We are hiring a Director / Partner at Lancashire, England Job Details: Join this leading and longstanding Northwest Practice and excel your career by utilizing your skills and experience in cloud accounting and technology-led business support. Contact Hays Director Bob Hicklin for a confidential discussion. To apply, submit your CV or call us. If this job...


  • Blackpool, Blackpool, United Kingdom Castlefield Recruitment Full time

    Finance Business Partner | Multi Academy Trust | Blackpool | Hybrid WorkingCastlefield Recruitment are working with a national Multi Academy Trust to recruit a Finance Business Partner for its West Lancashire academies. You will manage the finances of the academies and business partner with the principals. Provide financial leadership and management across 2...


  • Blackpool, Blackpool, United Kingdom Kenton Black Finance Full time

    Please consider this role only if you are based in the UK with relevant UK experience. Otherwise, your application will not be processed.This role is with a top organization in the industry, known for working closely with employees to achieve strategic goals. The company is currently undergoing a new systems implementation, making your role crucial in...


  • Blackpool, Blackpool, United Kingdom Irwin & Colton Limited Full time £45,000

    Health, Safety and Environmental Business Partner We've been engaged by a market leader in the additive manufacturing industry to recruit a Health and Safety Business Partner . The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring a positive and proactive approach to Health, Safety and Environment across the manufacturing site. This is an excellent...


  • Blackpool, Blackpool, United Kingdom Kenton Black Ltd Full time

    A family owned manufacturing business on the Fylde Coast require a Management Accountant to join their finance team. This is an ideal move for a career driven CIMA/ACCA studier looking for a hands on role where opportunities for career advancement will be available. Key Benefits/ Rewards on Offer: • A competitive starting salary with periodic pay reviews...

  • Payroller Officer

    1 week ago


    Blackpool, Blackpool, United Kingdom Kenton Black Ltd Full time

    Kenton Black Finance have partnered with a business who are based in Blackpool and have been operating for over a 100 years. The Senior Payroll Officer is a key member of the payroll and finance team, responsible for overseeing payroll processing within the organisation. This role requires a strong understanding of payroll and pension principles, attention...


  • Blackpool, Blackpool, United Kingdom Kenton Black Ltd Full time

    Kenton Black Finance have partnered with a business who are based in Blackpool and have been operating for over a 100 years. The Senior Payroll Officer is a key member of the payroll and finance team, responsible for overseeing payroll processing within the organisation. This role requires a strong understanding of payroll and pension principles, attention...

  • Finance Manager

    1 week ago


    Blackpool, Blackpool, United Kingdom Simpson Judge Ltd Full time

    Finance ManagerLocation - BlackpoolSalary - £50,000Simpson Judge are working with a growing law firm based in Blackpool, in their search for a Finance Manager, in this newly created role.Reporting to the Finance Director and joining a growing finance department, you will support the FC & FD in a variety of areas, whilst also preparing month end...

  • Media Buyer

    1 week ago


    Blackpool, Blackpool, United Kingdom Partner Plus Media Full time

    Please Note:THIS ROLE SITS IN OUR VENUE AQUISITION/MEDIA BUYING DEPARTMENT WHERE WE VALUE TRANSPARENCY, TRUSTWORTHYNESS, TENACITY AND THE ABILITY TO ACT AS AN AMBASSADOR FOR THE TEAM AND WIDER COMPANY.THE COMMERCIAL EXPERIENCE OF PUBLISHING/MEDIA/ADVERTISING IS DESIRABLE.About Us:We are a fast-paced, market-leading publishing company, operating globally....


  • Blackpool, Blackpool, United Kingdom Irwin & Colton Full time

    Health, Safety and Environmental Business Partner Blackpool Circa 45,000 + Excellent BenefitsWe've been engaged by a market leader in the additive manufacturing industry to recruit a Health and Safety Business Partner. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring a positive and proactive approach to Health, Safety and Environment across the...


  • Blackpool, Blackpool, United Kingdom Irwin & Colton Full time

    Health, Safety and Environmental Business Partner Blackpool Circa 45,000 + Excellent BenefitsWe've been engaged by a market leader in the additive manufacturing industry to recruit a Health and Safety Business Partner. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring a positive and proactive approach to Health, Safety and Environment across the...

  • Finance Manager

    1 week ago


    Blackpool, Blackpool, United Kingdom Adele Carr Recruitment Full time

    Due to continued growth and market leader in a "recession proof" market our client has created a new vacancy for a Finance Manager. Working closely with the Finance Director you will take ownership of the day to day aspects of the finance function in additionto being able to take the lead on some interesting projects, including involvement in a planned ERP...

  • Finance Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Blackpool, Blackpool, United Kingdom CV Screen Full time

    A talented Finance Assistant is required by a market leading company based near Blackpool. This position will work across several business units supporting an established finance team in most areas of finance including cost control, general bookkeeping and administration. This will be an office based position based near Blackpool. A salary of up to £25,000...

  • Finance Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Blackpool, Blackpool, United Kingdom CV Screen Full time

    A talented Finance Assistant is required by a market leading company based near Blackpool. This position will work across several business units supporting an established finance team in most areas of finance including cost control, general bookkeeping and administration. This will be an office based position based near Blackpool. A salary of up to £25,000...

  • Finance Assistant

    1 week ago


    Blackpool, Blackpool, United Kingdom CV Screen Full time

    A skilled Finance Assistant is needed by a leading company in the vicinity of Blackpool. The role involves supporting various business units within the finance team with tasks like cost control, bookkeeping, and general administration.This position is office-based near Blackpool with a salary of up to £25,000 plus benefits and room for progression.ROLE...

  • Finance Assistant

    3 hours ago


    Blackpool, Blackpool, United Kingdom Rebus Recruitment Full time

    We are currently supporting a fantastic client based in Blackpool who are looking for a Finance Assistant to join their business in this newly created position. The company is a very successful family-owned business who have grown steadily over the last few years through organic growth as well as expanding their product range, which has then allowed them to...


  • Blackpool, Blackpool, United Kingdom Agility Resoucing Full time

    Permanent Due to retirement a privately owned and fast growth £12 million turnover Group of business are looking to appoint a Head of Finance. Leading a team of 3 finance staff, you will assume overall responsibility for the daily operation of the finance team, overseeing the ledgers, payments and credit control functions. You will take ownership of the...


  • Blackpool, Blackpool, United Kingdom Agility Resoucing Full time

    A growing construction business in Blackburn are looking to recruit a Finance / Office Manager to support their owner / MD Since winning a number of new contracts the Managing Director now wants to concentrate on growing the business and winning further business. This role will suit an experienced Finance Manager who is used to working in a SME...