Hays
City, Belfast
Finance Manager - Belfast - £60000 - £70000 per annum Your new company A large business with a strong operational footprint across Northern Ireland is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join its established regional finance team. The organisation operates in a technically complex environment and places a strong emphasis on robust financial control, commercial insight and continuous improvement. Your new role As Finance Manager, you will take ownership of financial reporting for a portfolio of Northern Ireland assets. This is a broad, hands-on role combining statutory and group reporting with strong commercial and operational exposure.You will coordinate monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, oversee gross margin, cost and working capital reporting, and act as the key point of contact for group finance and auditors. Alongside this, you will support forecasting, budgeting and reforecast processes, contribute to business planning and commercial initiatives, and help drive improvements in cashflow, controls and reporting processes.You will also manage and mentor an Assistant Accountant, support statutory accounts preparation and external submissions, and work closely with senior stakeholders across finance, operations and the wider group. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with at least three years' post qualification experience and a strong grounding in financial reporting. You will bring: Proven experience in a reporting focused finance role Strong knowledge of accounting standards and their application Excellent Excel skills, including financial models and data analysis The ability to communicate, influence and challenge senior stakeholders A commercial mindset with curiosity about operational performance Strong time management skills and the confidence to work autonomously Experience in SAP, financial modelling, or working within an energy, manufacturing or production environment will be advantageous, as will a basic understanding of UK taxation. What you'll get in return You'll join a well established finance team within a complex and high profile operational environment, offering strong exposure to senior stakeholders, group reporting and commercially significant projects. In return, you can expect: A competitive salary and benefits package A role with genuine breadth, responsibility and visibility Opportunities to influence reporting processes and drive improvements Development through exposure to forecasting, projects and commercial initiatives A supportive, collaborative working culture What you need to do now If this role sounds like a good fit for your experience and career ambitions, we'd welcome a conversation.If you're interested in this role, click "apply now" to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Finance Manager - Belfast - £60000 - £70000 per annum Your new company A large business with a strong operational footprint across Northern Ireland is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join its established regional finance team. The organisation operates in a technically complex environment and places a strong emphasis on robust financial control, commercial insight and continuous improvement. Your new role As Finance Manager, you will take ownership of financial reporting for a portfolio of Northern Ireland assets. This is a broad, hands-on role combining statutory and group reporting with strong commercial and operational exposure.You will coordinate monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, oversee gross margin, cost and working capital reporting, and act as the key point of contact for group finance and auditors. Alongside this, you will support forecasting, budgeting and reforecast processes, contribute to business planning and commercial initiatives, and help drive improvements in cashflow, controls and reporting processes.You will also manage and mentor an Assistant Accountant, support statutory accounts preparation and external submissions, and work closely with senior stakeholders across finance, operations and the wider group. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with at least three years' post qualification experience and a strong grounding in financial reporting. You will bring: Proven experience in a reporting focused finance role Strong knowledge of accounting standards and their application Excellent Excel skills, including financial models and data analysis The ability to communicate, influence and challenge senior stakeholders A commercial mindset with curiosity about operational performance Strong time management skills and the confidence to work autonomously Experience in SAP, financial modelling, or working within an energy, manufacturing or production environment will be advantageous, as will a basic understanding of UK taxation. What you'll get in return You'll join a well established finance team within a complex and high profile operational environment, offering strong exposure to senior stakeholders, group reporting and commercially significant projects. In return, you can expect: A competitive salary and benefits package A role with genuine breadth, responsibility and visibility Opportunities to influence reporting processes and drive improvements Development through exposure to forecasting, projects and commercial initiatives A supportive, collaborative working culture What you need to do now If this role sounds like a good fit for your experience and career ambitions, we'd welcome a conversation.If you're interested in this role, click "apply now" to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
The Bread Factory
The Bread Factory is London's leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e-commerce, grocery, food services, and retailers such as our GAIL's Bakeries nationwide. As our teams grow, we are seeking our next Unit Manager to join our team. We Care about a Job Well Done: Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way. We Care about Baking: At The Bread Factory, all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all. We Care about Each Other: We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers. We Care about Community: We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. While ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high-quality food. Every day is different at The Bread Factory, but here are some of the things you will be doing: Lead artisan bread production by delivering handcrafted loaves on time, every time, supported by your head bakers, assistant managers, and shift leaders. Champion craft and quality by ensuring every product meets world-class standards while supporting the launch of new artisan creations. Drive performance aligning with business KPIs, identifying how your bakery can make the biggest impact. Plan with precision by accurately forecast and schedule labour, while managing material use and costs effectively. Control waste, protect craft to implement smart processes that reduce waste and boost profitability without compromising quality. Maintain the highest standards by uphold Food Safety (BRC) and GMP audit excellence, embedding a culture of safety and performance. Collaborate across the wider business by working closely with technical, engineering, sales, packing, and customer support teams to deliver the very best for our customers. Inspire and develop your team, lead, motivate, train, and engage bakers at every level, nurturing skills and passion for artisan bread. Be a sustainability champion, support our mission to be soil positive and drive the transition to using only the finest organic flours. Our team tells us you will be a great addition if you have: The ability to inspire, motivate and engage teams, driving performance through support and collaboration. Experience in food production, ideally in an artisan bakery or a fast-paced FMCG environment. Passion for quality and standards, committed to food safety, health & safety, and delivering excellence for every customer. Operational know-how, skilled in planning, problem-solving, and making smart improvements to processes. Confidence with data and systems, comfortable using Excel, Word, Outlook, Power BI and Tropos to manage performance effectively. A role model mindset by leading by example with a positive, professional, and hands-on approach to craft and leadership. Courage and integrity, unafraid to challenge the status quo, always looking for better ways to raise standards and improve the business. What's in it for you: Fresh bread daily to take home to enjoy with family and friends. 50% discount at GAIL's and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets. 25 days holiday + bank holidays Private Medical Insurance Salary Sacrifice Schemes Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24-hour GP service Cycle to work scheme
The Bread Factory is London's leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e-commerce, grocery, food services, and retailers such as our GAIL's Bakeries nationwide. As our teams grow, we are seeking our next Unit Manager to join our team. We Care about a Job Well Done: Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way. We Care about Baking: At The Bread Factory, all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all. We Care about Each Other: We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers. We Care about Community: We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. While ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high-quality food. Every day is different at The Bread Factory, but here are some of the things you will be doing: Lead artisan bread production by delivering handcrafted loaves on time, every time, supported by your head bakers, assistant managers, and shift leaders. Champion craft and quality by ensuring every product meets world-class standards while supporting the launch of new artisan creations. Drive performance aligning with business KPIs, identifying how your bakery can make the biggest impact. Plan with precision by accurately forecast and schedule labour, while managing material use and costs effectively. Control waste, protect craft to implement smart processes that reduce waste and boost profitability without compromising quality. Maintain the highest standards by uphold Food Safety (BRC) and GMP audit excellence, embedding a culture of safety and performance. Collaborate across the wider business by working closely with technical, engineering, sales, packing, and customer support teams to deliver the very best for our customers. Inspire and develop your team, lead, motivate, train, and engage bakers at every level, nurturing skills and passion for artisan bread. Be a sustainability champion, support our mission to be soil positive and drive the transition to using only the finest organic flours. Our team tells us you will be a great addition if you have: The ability to inspire, motivate and engage teams, driving performance through support and collaboration. Experience in food production, ideally in an artisan bakery or a fast-paced FMCG environment. Passion for quality and standards, committed to food safety, health & safety, and delivering excellence for every customer. Operational know-how, skilled in planning, problem-solving, and making smart improvements to processes. Confidence with data and systems, comfortable using Excel, Word, Outlook, Power BI and Tropos to manage performance effectively. A role model mindset by leading by example with a positive, professional, and hands-on approach to craft and leadership. Courage and integrity, unafraid to challenge the status quo, always looking for better ways to raise standards and improve the business. What's in it for you: Fresh bread daily to take home to enjoy with family and friends. 50% discount at GAIL's and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets. 25 days holiday + bank holidays Private Medical Insurance Salary Sacrifice Schemes Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24-hour GP service Cycle to work scheme
