Financial Controller

at  The Original Baker

ABOUT YOU

We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join our team. In this role, you will oversee all financial operations, driving financial planning, analysis, and decision-making to ensure our organisation’s continued growth and success.
You should have experience in managing a small team, providing on going coaching and leadership to drive performance and development. You should also have manufacturing experience, understanding the importance of BOM’s and routes, strong stock control and gross margin analysis.
The successful candidate will need to have demonstratable experience within a fast-paced and high growth business, with the ability to manage multiple competing deadlines.

ABOUT US

The Original Baker is a leading manufacturer of premium sweet and savoury baked products, skilfully crafted in a traditional and time-honoured way. With a national presence, The Original Baker has gained a sought-after reputation within the artisan food sector. From our modern, well-equipped factory in Malton, North Yorkshire, we produce a range of delicious and high-quality goods for consumers through retail and wholesale channels.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Minimum of 7 years finance experience with ideally 2 years in a similar role.
• Professional accounting qualification ideally ACA or ACCA, CIMA.
• Previous experience as Finance site lead.
• Experience in managing a Team, supporting in coaching and driving team performance.
• Expertise in financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Relevant manufacturing sector experience of stock costing and reconciliations.
• Accustomed to dealing with competing demands from various stakeholders.
• Excel proficiency and experience with accounting software, ideally Xero an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends, issues, and opportunities.
• An inclusive and collaborative approach, with a track record of supporting and guiding colleagues in required business practices and processes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
  Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 gross per annum (depending on skills and experience)
  Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.
  Location: Hybrid position; 3 days on site in Malton, North Yorkshire and 2 days working for home.
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Malton, North Yorkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Malton YO17 9HQ
Reference ID: TOB

• Manage the costing of stock values and overview of stock takes.
• Cashflow forecasting, analysis and support for cash management.
• Creation of monthly management accounts for the company (profit and loss, gross margin analysis, balance sheet) providing insightful commentary and analysis.
• Managing a small team, focusing on coaching and development.
• Run monthly payroll.
• Managing the monthly VAT returns.
• Act as business partner for Commercial and Operational teams.
• Monthly journal preparation and posting.
• Monthly cashflow variances analysis and forecasting.
• Explanation of variances from forecast for all gross margin and overhead categories.
• Monthly reconciliation of balance sheet control accounts.
• Support to ensure that the Company is continuously audit ready with involvement in audit activities and year-end preparation.
• Lead forecasts and budgeting activities.