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Head of Finance

Job in Carlisle, Cumbria County, CA1, England, UK
Listing for: 2 Sisters Food Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-05
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Financial Manager, Operations Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 115000 GBP Yearly GBP 90000.00 115000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Head of Finance

Location:

Carlisle

Working Hours:

08:30-17:00, Monday-Friday About Us

Join 2 Sisters Food Group , one of the UK’s largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across multiple sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our customers including major retailers like Aldi, Co-op and Marks & Spencer.

About

the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially astute Head of Finance to join one of our large-scale manufacturing operations. As a key member of the Site Leadership Team, you will be responsible for leading the finance function, driving business performance, and providing strategic financial direction across the site.

This role requires a strong finance leader who understands the pace, complexity, and operational challenges of a high-volume FMCG manufacturing environment. You will act as a trusted business partner to the Site Director and senior leadership team, translating financial performance into actionable business decisions while maintaining robust financial control and governance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the site finance function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis.
  • Partner with the Site Director and operational leadership team to drive business performance and deliver site objectives.
  • Own the budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes.
  • Provide commercial insight and challenge to support decision-making across operations, engineering, supply chain, and people functions.
  • Deliver robust financial controls, compliance, and governance across the site.
  • Lead, develop, and mentor the finance team, creating a high-performance culture.
  • Identify opportunities for cost optimisation, efficiency improvements, and value creation.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes and reporting.
  • Present financial performance, risks, and opportunities to senior stakeholders with confidence and clarity.
About You
  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
  • Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience within an FMCG or manufacturing environment.
  • Proven experience operating in a senior finance leadership role.
  • Strong strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting expertise.
  • Experience partnering with operational leadership teams within a manufacturing setting.
  • Demonstrable people leadership experience, including developing teams and driving performance.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strong commercial acumen and the ability to balance strategic priorities with operational demands.
Why Join Us?
  • Work for one of the UK’s largest food manufacturers with a proud legacy – from launching the UK’s first ready meals to driving modern innovation.
  • Be part of a team that values integrity, respect, and continuous improvement.
  • Work in a collaborative, values-driven environment where your voice matters.
  • Enjoy a competitive salary, opportunities for real career development and a benefits package that includes:
  • Up to 33 days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays
  • Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid, offering confidential support services 365 days a year
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Cycle2

    Work Scheme
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