At Valeo Foods UK, we're the creative force behind an array of beloved brands spanning indulgence, innovation, and tradition. From the iconic crunch of Kettle Crisps to the pure sweetness of Rowse Honey, and the rich heritage of Matthew Walker puddings, our portfolio reflects our commitment to quality and diversity.
But that's not all – our family of brands extends further, encompassing an exciting array of products and experiences. Whether it's the nostalgic joy of Barratt sweets, or the timeless appeal of Metcalfe Popcorn, each brand carries its own unique story, flavour, and charm. Join us on a journey where passion meets flavour, crafting experiences that bring people together and delight taste buds.
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Finance Business Partner to provide financial and performance information relating to Operations encompassing all aspects of Production Performance, Cost Control, Sales and Margin. To support the formulation of the annual budget and monthly rolling forecasts and to provide financial support to the wider business, especially with regards to cost reduction or development projects. This is a site based role to work from our Kettle site in Norwich.
- Conduct regular financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement in Waste and Labour Efficiency.
- Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including budget vs. actual analysis and forecasting.
- Collaborate with site leadership to develop annual budgets and forecasts.
- Monitor performance against budget, providing insights and recommendations for corrective actions
- Partner with operational teams to manage and control manufacturing costs effectively.
- Identify cost-saving initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement projects.
- Work closely with site managers to align financial plans with overall business strategies.
- Provide financial guidance for strategic initiatives, capital investments, and business development.
- Establish strong working relationships with operational and functional leaders.
- Act as a liaison between finance and operations, fostering a collaborative and proactive approach.
- Identify financial risks and work with stakeholders to develop mitigation strategies.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) desired but not essential
- Operational, Finance & Business Partnering experience ideally within a manufacturing environment (or similar)
- High level of IT & Systems Skills (especially Excel & PowerPoint)
- Possess high levels of operational awareness
- Ability to work with cross functionally across the organisation
- Good interpersonal and communication skill with great attention to detail
- Working to tight deadline, ability to self-manage and be proactive
- Foster continuous improvement activities
What we offer you in return
- Matched pension scheme
- Death in service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Canteen
- Retailer discount platform
- Staff discount
- And plenty more!
Skills Required
- Qualified accountant with CIMA, ACCA, or ACA qualification
- Operational, finance, and business partnering experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment or similar
- High level of IT and systems skills, especially Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong operational awareness
- Ability to work cross-functionally across the organization
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with attention to detail
- Ability to work to tight deadlines, self-manage, and act proactively
- Ability to foster continuous improvement activities
What We Do
We are a leading producer and innovator of high quality, category-defining branded food products that have a proud history that dates back to 1845. At Valeo Foods, we are passionate about food and our portfolio of over 20 iconic food brands, which includes Jacobs, Batchelors, Kettle, Rowse Honey, Balconi, Schluckwerder, are tried and trusted by consumers across Ireland, UK and Europe for their quality, wholesomeness, nutrition and fun. We are a diverse business that combines food production, brand development and innovation, distribution and sales. We are Ireland’s largest ambient food supplier to the grocery trade, a major supplier to the food service market through Valeo Professional, and an increasingly prominent supplier to the UK market and a range of European Markets now. We are focused on the continued development of our excellent portfolio of category defining food brands as we look to expand our footprint across Ireland, UK, Europe and beyond with our latest acquisition in North America. We are committed to delivering quality food products through continued innovation and excellence in manufacturing. This commitment ensures that our brands retain a market leading position in each of their respective categories. We continue to recruit people with the best skills and expertise across a range of areas including manufacturing, food science, research and development, nutrition, distribution, sales, operations, marketing, human resources and finance, and aspire to be a best in class employer, focused on developing and empowering our people.
