Costings Finance Manager - FTC

Position: Costings Finance Manager - 10 Month FTC
Nottingham
Shape Commercial Costings in a Fast-Growing Chilled Food Business

This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join The Compleat Food Group as Costings Finance Manager on a 10–12 month fixed-term contract. Based in Nottingham, this is a high-impact role at the heart of a fast-moving, ambitious business where your expertise will directly influence commercial decision-making, product launches and profitability across multiple sites. And because we’re growing at pace, this role could open the door to further opportunities within the wider group.

In this role, you’ll lead and develop a talented costings team, ensuring accurate, timely NPD and EPD costings are delivered to stakeholders across the business. You’ll also play a key role in shaping the future direction of the function — driving continuous improvement, leading project meetings and making sure the costings strategy supports wider commercial and operational goals.

Who We Are:

The Compleat Food Group is one of the UK’s fastest-growing chilled food manufacturers, having more than doubled in size over the past five years. We’re proud to supply both retail and food service customers, driven by a passion for quality, innovation and continuous improvement. It’s an exciting time to join a business with real momentum, strong ambition and the scale to offer meaningful career opportunities.

Working Hours:

The working hours are Monday to Thursday 08:30am – 5pm, and 8.30am – 4pm on Fridays
We also offer Hybrid working (3 office/2 home)

What you’ll be doing

Lead and prioritise day-to-day costing activity across 15 manufacturing sites in a fast-paced, highly commercial environment
Review and approve costings ahead of commercial sign-off, ensuring accuracy across selling prices, COGS, margin, promotional funding and volumes
Challenge and influence inputs from operations, commercial, NPD and other stakeholders to deliver robust, competitive costings
Lead, coach and develop a team of three finance analysts, creating a high-performing and collaborative team culture
Drive long-term improvements within the costings function, aligning team priorities with wider business objectives
Build strong cross-functional relationships across operations, NPD, procurement and commercial teams
Stay close to site developments, including new lines, processes and evolving ways of working
Maintain a strong understanding of our product portfolio, brands and new launches
Keep a close eye on the wider market, including inflationary pressures, customer trends and external commercial drivers
Support customer-specific trackers and requests, helping turn financial data into clear, customer-friendly insight
Take ownership of more complex costings, including capex projects, site transfers, new product activity and innovative commercial opportunities
Champion continuous improvement by leading bi-weekly project meetings and driving better ways of working

What we’re looking for

You’ll be confident working in a fast-paced, growing business where priorities can shift quickly
Previous team leadership or people management experience is essential
You’re comfortable managing stakeholder expectations and building credibility across functions
You’re able to explain financial information clearly to non-finance audiences
You enjoy improving processes and are always looking for smarter, better ways of working

Experience with in food manufacturing would be an advantage
CIMA or ACCA qualified / finalist

Why Join Us?
At The Compleat Food Group, our people are at the centre of everything we do. When you join us, you’ll be part of an ambitious, supportive business that is growing quickly and investing in its people. Alongside a rewarding role with real visibility and impact, you’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle and long-term career development.

Here's a list of some available:

Salary Sacrifice Schemes - including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
33 days' annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra at certain times of the year
Access to enhanced retail discounts online…