Overview

Reporting directly to the Director of this dynamic, forward-thinking, growing SME business. This is an exciting role for an energetic Head of Finance who wants to play an integral role in a business with ambitious and exciting growth ahead!The Scratch Meals story starts in 2010 when two ambitious entrepreneurs had an idea – to help people lead healthier lifestyles and cook with ingredients from scratch. Now, 15 years later, they feed 120,000 people weekly, and you can find products in leading supermarkets nationwide. This is a great opportunity to play a crucial part in the ever-evolving story of Scratch Meals!Responsibilities

Autonomous role supporting the Directors, being the business’s financial conscience and strategic thinkerDay-to-day management and development of the Finance teamOverseeing the production of the monthly management accounts, MI and board packs – generating greater insightCompleting the weekly flash reports to give up-to-date insightWorking collaboratively with the management team and Directors, including leading regular monthly meetings to review performanceReview, develop and lead an accurate costing process, including NPD costingCashflow management and forecastingManaging the invoice financing facility and reporting requirements to the bankProvide accurate analytical and financial reporting, and identify and report opportunitiesResponsible for year-end and statutory accounts reportingEnsuring strong financial controls and governance are in placeLead projects around continuous improvement of accounting processes, automation, reporting and controlsFinancial modelling and supporting the Directors with business strategy, capital investments and expansion plansLeading on inventory, including stock takes, stock and wastage reportingLead the budgeting and forecasting processManage relationships with external stakeholders, including banks, accountants, insurers and customersTake a lead on company projects that require strategic financial insightAssist with technical accounting queries raised within the business in a professional, commercially driven and accurate mannerEstablish a cost-awareness culture within the factory and ensure the achievement of cost-out targets.Key requirements

Qualified Accountant - ACCA/CIMA/ACAEnergy and drive to play a strategic role in a fast-growing SME business and achieve resultsSomeone who wants to be involved in the overall business, partner the Directors and SMTExperience automating processes, implementing improved systemsAbility to challenge the ‘norm’ and influence decisionsInspirational leader, someone who can bring people forward and elevatePassion to influence and make an impactContinuous improvement mentality, ability to develop controls, reporting and processesPackage

Salary: competitive, subject to experienceHoliday: 25 Days and BH’sBonus: Discretionary Bonus (Company and Personal Performance)Pension: 3%Other: Free parking on siteJob Type: Full-timeBenefits

CanteenCasual dressCompany pensionFree parkingOn-site parkingSchedule

8 hour shiftMonday to FridayLocation

Grimsby DN37 9TZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)Work Location: In person

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