Finance Manager

2 weeks ago

Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Jordans Dorset Ryvita Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year

At Jordans Dorset Ryvita we make delicious products that taste and do good. We're growing our business with two key ingredients: Delicious food and people who care. Join us and become part of a business that has a strong past and an exciting future.

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We're part of Associated British Foods (ABF): A diversified international food, ingredients and retail group, employing over 138,000 employees and operating in 56 countries worldwide. Our sister companies in ABF produce products under many market-leading household brands, including Kingsmill, Pataks, Blue Dragon, Silverspoon and Twinings.

Overview Of Role
Interim Finance Manager – Jordans Cereals
Location: Biggleswade, Bedfordshire

Type: Full-time | Hybrid working available

We are on the lookout for an
Interim Finance Manager
to join our central finance team at Jordans Cereals.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Interim Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing and coordinating financial operations – ensuring financial integrity, supporting strategic decision making and driving efficiency across our global financial processes. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to play a key role in shaping the financial health of a brand led business. You will need to demonstrate both gravitas and ambition to be able to work within a demanding and fast-moving business with regular exposure to senior management.

At Jordans Cereals, our brands have great credentials in environmental sustainability and working with farmers to protect the countryside. Our brands are naturally delicious and sold internationally. We're also a friendly bunch who support each other to do the very best we can and make our business a great place to work.

Jordans Cereals is part of Associated British Foods (ABF), a diversified international food, ingredients and retail group, employing 128,000 employees worldwide.

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Key Accountabilities
As
Interim Finance Manager
, you'll be at the heart of our finance operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and insightful reporting. Your responsibilities will include:

Financial Planning & Analysis

  • Lead the development of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans
  • Provide insightful financial analysis to support strategic initiatives and business cases

Reporting & Compliance

  • Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in line with statutory and internal requirements
  • Maintain compliance with financial regulations, policies, and procedures

Governance & Control

  • Develop and maintain robust financial controls and risk management frameworks
  • Monitor financial performance and ensure corrective actions are taken where necessary

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Collaborate with senior leaders, department heads, peers and auditors
  • Present financial information clearly and effectively to non-financial stakeholders

Systems & Process Improvement

  • Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, reporting tools, and processes.

The Right Person
What We're Looking For
We're seeking a confident and capable finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working collaboratively across teams.

You'll Ideally Bring

  • ACCA or CIMA qualification (or equivalent)
  • Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and XLOOKUPs
  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail

What We Can Offer
Attractive Salary

Bonus Scheme (up to 15%)

Car Allowance

Access to Private Medical Benefit

Pension Scheme – up to 10% employer contributions

Hybrid & Flexible work culture

Buy holiday scheme

Discounted products

Health Cash Plan

Career opportunities - ABF group employs 128,000 employees worldwide.

Discounts on over 900 retailers on our discount platform

Generous family leave policy

Leadership development

Group Cycle to work scheme

Free Parking

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