Assistant Fiancial Controller

Posted: 03/13/2025

Job Overview
We are looking to recruit the right candiate to join our finance team. They will need to be highly organised with good attention to detail and ability to process and analyse data, be a creative problem solver and keen to become knowledgeable on all aspects of the business. The successful candidate will be able to demonstate good communication across all levels & cross functionally. They will be able to operate at a senior management level to facilitate collaborative decisions and share information whether good or bad. At Marston Foods, we are passionate about developing our culture, and are looking for like minded individuals who take responsibility, have a passion and drive, work well in a team, lead by example, are empathetic, flexible and have the ability to adapt.

Overview:

The successful candidate is expected to assume responsibility for:

· Managing two junior staff members in the team.

· Business, financial planning and management reporting.

· Provide analysis and advice regarding how to most effectively improve profitability and grow the company.

Job Role:

1. Support the financial planning, forecasting, reporting and analysis across the business including:

a. The preparation of annual financial forecasts and budgets

b. Provision of accurate and timely monthly Management accounts including analysis of sales, margin and operational expenditure

c. 3-year financial forecasts in support of the Company strategy

2. Provide commercial insight and analysis of results, identifying underlying trends and challenging the business on performance

3. Identify and report KPIs which are linked to company strategy and performance to drive positive actions

4. Support the strategic planning and strategic initiatives of the company, by providing financial planning and modelling skills

5. Support and challenge the sales and operations teams and providing financial assistance where necessary

6. To motivate and implement change within the finance setting

Work Location: Office