Finance Manager

Overview

Join Our Finance Team at The Compleat Food Group in Milton Keynes.

We have an incredible opportunity for a brilliant Finance professional to join us and make a difference at our site in Milton Keynes. This role is for someone who thrives on pace, pressure, and performance – a commercially sharp Finance Manager who can see beyond the numbers, challenge the status quo, and help drive a fast‑moving business forward. The position requires a focused, experienced leader who can take ownership of site financial performance, influence operational decision‑making, and continuously improve the way we work.

You will play a critical role in developing and implementing projects, controls, and commercial measures that support the evolving needs of a dynamic and ambitious business.

Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:00.

• You will be a key part of the site leadership team, providing support during the next phase of growth.
• Support the drive of commercial & operational initiatives.
• Drive sustainable margin improvement and cost reduction projects.
• Review all capital proposals to ensure these are financially sound.
• Ensure accurate forecasting of capital project spend and benefits, aligning to the approved capital proposal and escalating any delays or pull‑forwards.
• Daily and weekly KPI reporting.
• Overall responsibility for monthly site management accounts, reporting on variances to weeklies, budget, and prior year.
• Ensure strong overhead control across all functions by educating and promoting a cost‑awareness culture.
• Review and approve monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Regular forecasting of site performance.
• Annual budgeting of site performance.
• Monitor internal controls to ensure they are robust and effective in managing and mitigating key business risks.
• Lead the onsite finance team, creating a supportive, continuous‑improvement and high‑performance culture.

• Finance qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW, etc.).
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Natural leader.
• Excellent communication skills and comfortable liaising with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven track record of driving business performance through accurate information and challenging results.
• ERP knowledge.
• FMCG experience.

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays).
• Hybrid working.
• 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year.
• Online and high‑street retailer discount scheme.
• Employee well‑being and community support groups.
• Informal and formal training opportunities with a personalised online LMS platform.
• Charity initiatives and team events.
• 24/7 access to Grocery Aid (free financial, emotional and practical support).
• Physical well‑being benefits – free on‑demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
• Online well‑being benefits.
• Free financial well‑being tools – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools.
• Holiday discounts via online retail discounts.

The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported and valued. We welcome diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace. We are a committed equal‑opportunity employer and provide all the support you need to succeed.