Finance Manager - Tax and Governance

At Warburtons, family is at the heart of our business. Five generations'​ worth of expertise that goes into making our bakery products allows us to continue a tradition of baking inherited over the past 150 years.

Warburtons is the largest bakery brand in the UK, but that doesn't allow us to rest on our laurels. We are pioneers of the industry and ambitious market leaders, always seeking to challenge ourselves and convention. It is part of our philosophy to provide honest good sense on issues of health and well-being, helping the whole family to enjoy our products as part of a healthy, balanced diet, through a range of products to suit all meal occasions, lifestyles and tastes.

  The Recipe    Are you looking for a role where you can shape how the business works, gain broad exposure, and make a real impact?

  This 14month maternity cover offers the perfect blend of technical tax work, process improvement, and cross functional collaboration. If you’re an ACA qualified accountant who enjoys variety, problem solving, and getting under the skin of how a business operates, this is the place to grow!

  You’ll join a supportive team, work closely with departments across the organisation, and take the lead on meaningful tax and governance activity that helps keep the business running smoothly.

  This isn’t a narrow tax role, it’s a chance to influence end to end processes and see the bigger picture.

     Key Accountabilities and Measures    As Finance Manager – Tax & Governance, you will play a key role across four core areas:

Tax Compliance

You’ll support or lead compliance across all areas of Group tax, including:

Corporation tax
VAT
Capital allowances
Plastics packaging tax
R&D claims
Country‑by‑country reporting (currently Australia and Ireland)
Ad‑hoc tax queries and legislative changes  

Governance & Internal Controls

You’ll own the documentation and controls framework for the business, including:

Mapping processes and completing risk assessments
Identifying risks and recommending control improvements
Updating and maintaining internal control documentation
Working with teams across the organisation to understand real operational processes  

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

You’ll work closely with:

Supply Chain
Accounts Payable
Wider Finance and operational teams  Strong relationships will help you stay ahead of business changes, ensuring tax and control impacts are managed effectively.

Ad‑Hoc Projects

As the business evolves, you’ll contribute to a range of projects that require a tax, governance or controls perspective, offering variety and exposure across different areas.

     Essential Ingredients    We’re looking for someone who brings the right blend of capability, curiosity and collaboration.

Must‑Haves

ACA‑qualified accountant (essential)
Experience in practice (audit, tax, internal audit or controls exposure)
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Confidence communicating, asking questions and building relationships across teams
Ability to manage your own workload and work proactively
Strong documentation, process or internal controls skills  

Nice‑to‑Haves

Experience with SAP or Oracle
A background combining both practice and industry
Interest in operational processes, risk, and continuous improvement

The Person Who Will Thrive

Curious, proactive and keen to understand why things work the way they do
Enjoys engaging with people — not someone looking to work silently behind a laptop
Comfortable with autonomy, ownership and independent thinking
Motivated by variety and willing to get involved in different parts of the business  

What’s In It for You

Broad exposure across the business — a rare opportunity in a finance role
A chance to grow your tax, controls and governance experience
A supportive, flexible and people‑focused working environment
A full handover at the start of the contract to set you up for success
Hybrid working with flexibility on which days you attend the office       Extra Dough   At last and by no means least, you will want to know what your breads worth:

A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share)
Family time is important to us and we know it will be to you so you have the opportunity to purchase up to an extra weeks annual leave.
Award winning pension scheme with company contributions of 7%
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