KP Snacks
Billingham, Yorkshire
Site Financial Controller Billingham (Home of McCoys, POM-BEAR, and more!) On-site FTC - 15-month maternity cover Join our snack-loving team We're looking for a Site Financial Controller to join us at KP Snacks. If you're ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you - this could be your next big move. About the role As Site Finance Controller, you'll play a central role in our Teesside Site Leadership Team, partnering with the Plant Manager and colleagues across Operations, Supply Chain and Finance. Your insight, challenge and support will help drive strong P&L performance, deliver site KPIs and enable confident, responsible decision-making. You'll lead the financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes for one of our largest and most complex manufacturing sites, home to over 700 colleagues and around £210m turnover. You'll shape and influence the site strategy, provide high-quality financial reporting, and ensure robust financial governance across all operations. What's in it for you? We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here's a flavour of what we offer: £7,500 annual car allowance. Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement Comprehensive healthcare support - including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more KP4ME - our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more What will you be doing? Providing strategic financial leadership to the Site Leadership Team , shaping the site OGSM and G2G targets, interpreting performance trends, and ensuring plans are grounded in robust financial insight and aligned to KP Snacks and Intersnack Group priorities Leading site-wide financial planning, budgeting and forecasting , covering primes, overheads, labour, logistics, capital investment and restructuring activity, ensuring assumptions are sound and stakeholders are aligned and accountable Driving high-quality, insight-led financial reporting , including weekly flash results, monthly accounts, variance analysis, waste performance, KPI trends and risk/opportunity assessments that support timely and effective decision-making Owning and challenging site cost performance , analysing standard cost variances, material usage, labour efficiency, overhead absorption, waste streams and project delivery to identify constraints, improvement opportunities and cost drivers Ensuring strong, compliant financial governance , overseeing accruals, prepayments, inventory reconciliation, year end processes, audit requests, balance sheet integrity, capital appraisals, fixed asset management and adherence to Group accounting standards Shaping and enabling change activity , supporting NPD launches, packaging changes, product transfers, tender costing requirements and capital installations, including end to end financial tracking of benefits, risks and delivery Upskilling colleagues across the site , developing the capability of two Site Accountants and building wider financial understanding across Operations and Supply Chain to drive data-led decision-making and support the site's loss analysis journey Driving continuous improvement in finance processes , simplifying ways of working, enhancing financial insight, improving speed and accuracy, and supporting the site's development through digitalisation, standardisation and best-practice sharing Who are we? We're KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love - from Hula Hoops to McCoy's. In the UK, we're a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We're proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together. We're committed to inclusion We're building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don't tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you - your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there's anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know. We'd love to hear from you if you can bring: Qualified accountant status: CIMA, ACCA, ACA or CA FMCG experience - ideally within food manufacturing. Strong planning, budgeting and forecasting experience, with the ability to challenge assumptions and influence stakeholders Deep management accounting expertise, including variance analysis, standard costing, labour and overhead absorption, and performance reporting Knowledge of ERP systems (JD Edwards advantageous) and advanced Excel capability Experience leading and developing people, with a collaborative and inclusive leadership style Strong financial governance, audit and compliance understanding, with the ability to maintain high-quality controls and processes A confident, commercially-minded approach, with the ability to translate data into meaningful insight for non-financial stakeholders
Site Financial Controller Billingham (Home of McCoys, POM-BEAR, and more!) On-site FTC - 15-month maternity cover Join our snack-loving team We're looking for a Site Financial Controller to join us at KP Snacks. If you're ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you - this could be your next big move. About the role As Site Finance Controller, you'll play a central role in our Teesside Site Leadership Team, partnering with the Plant Manager and colleagues across Operations, Supply Chain and Finance. Your insight, challenge and support will help drive strong P&L performance, deliver site KPIs and enable confident, responsible decision-making. You'll lead the financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes for one of our largest and most complex manufacturing sites, home to over 700 colleagues and around £210m turnover. You'll shape and influence the site strategy, provide high-quality financial reporting, and ensure robust financial governance across all operations. What's in it for you? We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here's a flavour of what we offer: £7,500 annual car allowance. Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement Comprehensive healthcare support - including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more KP4ME - our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more What will you be doing? Providing strategic financial leadership to the Site Leadership Team , shaping the site OGSM and G2G targets, interpreting performance trends, and ensuring plans are grounded in robust financial insight and aligned to KP Snacks and Intersnack Group priorities Leading site-wide financial planning, budgeting and forecasting , covering primes, overheads, labour, logistics, capital investment and restructuring activity, ensuring assumptions are sound and stakeholders are aligned and accountable Driving high-quality, insight-led financial reporting , including weekly flash results, monthly accounts, variance analysis, waste performance, KPI trends and risk/opportunity assessments that support timely and effective decision-making Owning and challenging site cost performance , analysing standard cost variances, material usage, labour efficiency, overhead absorption, waste streams and project delivery to identify constraints, improvement opportunities and cost drivers Ensuring strong, compliant financial governance , overseeing accruals, prepayments, inventory reconciliation, year end processes, audit requests, balance sheet integrity, capital appraisals, fixed asset management and adherence to Group accounting standards Shaping and enabling change activity , supporting NPD launches, packaging changes, product transfers, tender costing requirements and capital installations, including end to end financial tracking of benefits, risks and delivery Upskilling colleagues across the site , developing the capability of two Site Accountants and building wider financial understanding across Operations and Supply Chain to drive data-led decision-making and support the site's loss analysis journey Driving continuous improvement in finance processes , simplifying ways of working, enhancing financial insight, improving speed and accuracy, and supporting the site's development through digitalisation, standardisation and best-practice sharing Who are we? We're KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love - from Hula Hoops to McCoy's. In the UK, we're a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We're proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together. We're committed to inclusion We're building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don't tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you - your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there's anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know. We'd love to hear from you if you can bring: Qualified accountant status: CIMA, ACCA, ACA or CA FMCG experience - ideally within food manufacturing. Strong planning, budgeting and forecasting experience, with the ability to challenge assumptions and influence stakeholders Deep management accounting expertise, including variance analysis, standard costing, labour and overhead absorption, and performance reporting Knowledge of ERP systems (JD Edwards advantageous) and advanced Excel capability Experience leading and developing people, with a collaborative and inclusive leadership style Strong financial governance, audit and compliance understanding, with the ability to maintain high-quality controls and processes A confident, commercially-minded approach, with the ability to translate data into meaningful insight for non-financial stakeholders
SF Partners
Leicester, Leicestershire
Financial Controller Leicester 6-Month FTC £75,000 - £80,000 SF Recruitment are partnering with an exciting Manufacturing business in their search for a Financial Controller. Our client is an SME Manufacturing business on the outskirts of Leicester City Centre with free on-site parking. As the Financial Controller you will be the Site Finance Lead & be a key part of the Management Team reporting to the European Finance Director - A key aspect of the position will be focused on improving financial control within group guidelines, overseeing all aspects of financial reporting and providing business partnering, commercial support and financial analysis for the site management team to help drive the business forward. The ideal Financial Controller will be a fully qualified accountant & have experience working within an SME & manufacturing business. Responsibilities of the Financial Controller: Lead and develop a small finance team, overseeing all financial operations Maintain and enhance financial systems to support efficient business and manufacturing performance Partner with the management team to inform decision-making on pricing, budgeting, purchasing, stock control, and margin improvement, using KPIs to drive performance Prepare monthly management accounts, including sales and margin analysis, variance reporting, overheads, regional and customer insights, balance sheet reconciliations, cash flow, and working capital Develop annual budgets and quarterly forecasts covering sales, margins, overheads, balance sheet, and cash flow Produce monthly cash flow forecasts and weekly sales and order book reports Manage monthly payroll, ensuring accurate processing and HMRC compliance Oversee VAT returns and ensure full reconciliation and compliance Complete regulatory and statistical submissions as required Prepare annual accounts and liaise with auditors and group teams on audit and tax requirements Manage invoice discounting reporting, including reconciliations and audit support This is position is office based. Must haves: ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified Background in manufacturing and experience working in a SME Advanced Excel skills Hands on approach, comfortable managing detail and routine tasks
Financial Controller Leicester 6-Month FTC £75,000 - £80,000 SF Recruitment are partnering with an exciting Manufacturing business in their search for a Financial Controller. Our client is an SME Manufacturing business on the outskirts of Leicester City Centre with free on-site parking. As the Financial Controller you will be the Site Finance Lead & be a key part of the Management Team reporting to the European Finance Director - A key aspect of the position will be focused on improving financial control within group guidelines, overseeing all aspects of financial reporting and providing business partnering, commercial support and financial analysis for the site management team to help drive the business forward. The ideal Financial Controller will be a fully qualified accountant & have experience working within an SME & manufacturing business. Responsibilities of the Financial Controller: Lead and develop a small finance team, overseeing all financial operations Maintain and enhance financial systems to support efficient business and manufacturing performance Partner with the management team to inform decision-making on pricing, budgeting, purchasing, stock control, and margin improvement, using KPIs to drive performance Prepare monthly management accounts, including sales and margin analysis, variance reporting, overheads, regional and customer insights, balance sheet reconciliations, cash flow, and working capital Develop annual budgets and quarterly forecasts covering sales, margins, overheads, balance sheet, and cash flow Produce monthly cash flow forecasts and weekly sales and order book reports Manage monthly payroll, ensuring accurate processing and HMRC compliance Oversee VAT returns and ensure full reconciliation and compliance Complete regulatory and statistical submissions as required Prepare annual accounts and liaise with auditors and group teams on audit and tax requirements Manage invoice discounting reporting, including reconciliations and audit support This is position is office based. Must haves: ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified Background in manufacturing and experience working in a SME Advanced Excel skills Hands on approach, comfortable managing detail and routine tasks
SF Partners
Annesley, Nottinghamshire
We're working with a well-established regional education provider, to recruit a Management Accountant into their central finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a part-time role offering genuine flexibility in how your 25 hours are structured, alongside a broad and important remit supporting financial management across multiple academies. It s a genuinely flexible opportunity, well suited to someone who values work-life balance; whether that s around family commitments, returning to the profession, or managing a portfolio career. Management Accountant (Part-Time, 12-Month FTC) 25 hours per week £30,000 - £32,000 FTE (£20,300 - £21,600 actual salary) Flexible working pattern Your new role: Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for delivering accurate, timely and insightful financial reporting across multiple sites. Key responsibilities include: - Managing the month-end process including accruals, prepayments, and deferrals across academies - Producing monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis against budget - Supporting budget setting, forecasting, and reforecasting cycles - Providing financial insight and partnering with academy and central teams - Supporting payroll analysis and budget alignment with delivery models - Acting as a super user for the finance syste, supporting budget holders and users - Assisting with internal and external audit requirements, including schedules and reconciliations About you: - Experience in a management accounting or similar finance role (approx. 3+ years) - Part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA), AAT qualified, or qualified by experience - Strong Excel and financial systems capability - Comfortable working across multiple stakeholders in a multi-site environment - Highly organised, proactive, and able to work effectively in a part-time capacity with autonomy Experience within education, charity, or multi-entity environments is beneficial but not essential. The details: - £30,000 - £32,000 FTE (£20,300 - £21,600 actual salary) - 12-month fixed-term contract - Flexible working pattern (25 hours across 4 or 5 days) - Opportunity to contribute to a values-driven organisation supporting education - Broad, hands-on finance role with real stakeholder impact If you're looking for a flexible, part-time role with breadth, responsibility, and purpose, we'd be keen to hear from you.
We're working with a well-established regional education provider, to recruit a Management Accountant into their central finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a part-time role offering genuine flexibility in how your 25 hours are structured, alongside a broad and important remit supporting financial management across multiple academies. It s a genuinely flexible opportunity, well suited to someone who values work-life balance; whether that s around family commitments, returning to the profession, or managing a portfolio career. Management Accountant (Part-Time, 12-Month FTC) 25 hours per week £30,000 - £32,000 FTE (£20,300 - £21,600 actual salary) Flexible working pattern Your new role: Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for delivering accurate, timely and insightful financial reporting across multiple sites. Key responsibilities include: - Managing the month-end process including accruals, prepayments, and deferrals across academies - Producing monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis against budget - Supporting budget setting, forecasting, and reforecasting cycles - Providing financial insight and partnering with academy and central teams - Supporting payroll analysis and budget alignment with delivery models - Acting as a super user for the finance syste, supporting budget holders and users - Assisting with internal and external audit requirements, including schedules and reconciliations About you: - Experience in a management accounting or similar finance role (approx. 3+ years) - Part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA), AAT qualified, or qualified by experience - Strong Excel and financial systems capability - Comfortable working across multiple stakeholders in a multi-site environment - Highly organised, proactive, and able to work effectively in a part-time capacity with autonomy Experience within education, charity, or multi-entity environments is beneficial but not essential. The details: - £30,000 - £32,000 FTE (£20,300 - £21,600 actual salary) - 12-month fixed-term contract - Flexible working pattern (25 hours across 4 or 5 days) - Opportunity to contribute to a values-driven organisation supporting education - Broad, hands-on finance role with real stakeholder impact If you're looking for a flexible, part-time role with breadth, responsibility, and purpose, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Sewell Wallis Ltd
City, Leeds
Sewell Wallis is partnering with a well-established organisation based in South Leeds that is looking to recruit an experienced HR Advisor on a 6-month FTC basis. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive HR team, reporting to an extremely knowledgeable and mentoring Head of People. In the HR Advisor role, you will get involved in managing ER cases, partnering with stakeholders and dealing with other generalist HR duties. This is a brilliant opportunity to help deliver a timely, professional, and efficient HR service, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. What will you be doing? Lead employee relations cases (grievances, disciplinary, performance), ensuring fair, consistent, and policy-aligned outcomes. Partner with managers to apply HR policies and employment law confidently and compliantly. Provide trusted, confidential HR advice and support to employees across a range of issues. Support absence and capability management, helping reduce sickness levels and improve performance. Drive in-house recruitment strategies, reducing agency reliance and improving hiring outcomes. Support and guide managers through performance reviews, identifying development needs and enabling growth. Coaching and upskilling them on HR best practice, policies, and people management. Coordinate effective onboarding and inductions to set new starters up for success. Maintain accurate, timely HR records and systems in line with data protection standards. What skills are we looking for? Previous generalist HR experience at HR Administrator / Assistant / Advisor level. The attitude and aptitude to learn and develop within a supportive team. Strong communication skills and the ability to build and maintain good relationships Strong attention to detail What's on offer? Up to 34,000 per annum, doe Site based Immediate start Canteen onsite On-site parking A friendly and supportive working environment Potential for extension on contract This is a 6-month fixed term contract, so applicants must be available to start immediately and able to commit to the full duration of the role. If you are interested in this opportunity, submit your CV today or contact Emma Johnsen for more information. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
Sewell Wallis is partnering with a well-established organisation based in South Leeds that is looking to recruit an experienced HR Advisor on a 6-month FTC basis. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive HR team, reporting to an extremely knowledgeable and mentoring Head of People. In the HR Advisor role, you will get involved in managing ER cases, partnering with stakeholders and dealing with other generalist HR duties. This is a brilliant opportunity to help deliver a timely, professional, and efficient HR service, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. What will you be doing? Lead employee relations cases (grievances, disciplinary, performance), ensuring fair, consistent, and policy-aligned outcomes. Partner with managers to apply HR policies and employment law confidently and compliantly. Provide trusted, confidential HR advice and support to employees across a range of issues. Support absence and capability management, helping reduce sickness levels and improve performance. Drive in-house recruitment strategies, reducing agency reliance and improving hiring outcomes. Support and guide managers through performance reviews, identifying development needs and enabling growth. Coaching and upskilling them on HR best practice, policies, and people management. Coordinate effective onboarding and inductions to set new starters up for success. Maintain accurate, timely HR records and systems in line with data protection standards. What skills are we looking for? Previous generalist HR experience at HR Administrator / Assistant / Advisor level. The attitude and aptitude to learn and develop within a supportive team. Strong communication skills and the ability to build and maintain good relationships Strong attention to detail What's on offer? Up to 34,000 per annum, doe Site based Immediate start Canteen onsite On-site parking A friendly and supportive working environment Potential for extension on contract This is a 6-month fixed term contract, so applicants must be available to start immediately and able to commit to the full duration of the role. If you are interested in this opportunity, submit your CV today or contact Emma Johnsen for more information. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
