Head of Finance

Head of Finance Location: Carlisle Working Hours: 08:30-17:00, Monday-Friday About Us

Join 2 Sisters Food Group , one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across multiple sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our customers including major retailers like Aldi, Co-op and Marks & Spencer.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially astute Head of Finance to join one of our large-scale manufacturing operations. As a key member of the Site Leadership Team, you will be responsible for leading the finance function, driving business performance, and providing strategic financial direction across the site.

This role requires a strong finance leader who understands the pace, complexity, and operational challenges of a high-volume FMCG manufacturing environment. You will act as a trusted business partner to the Site Director and senior leadership team, translating financial performance into actionable business decisions while maintaining robust financial control and governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the site finance function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Partner with the Site Director and operational leadership team to drive business performance and deliver site objectives.
• Own the budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes.
• Provide commercial insight and challenge to support decision-making across operations, engineering, supply chain, and people functions.
• Deliver robust financial controls, compliance, and governance across the site.
• Lead, develop, and mentor the finance team, creating a high-performance culture.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation, efficiency improvements, and value creation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes and reporting.
• Present financial performance, risks, and opportunities to senior stakeholders with confidence and clarity.

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience within an FMCG or manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience operating in a senior finance leadership role.
• Strong strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting expertise.
• Experience partnering with operational leadership teams within a manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrable people leadership experience, including developing teams and driving performance.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to balance strategic priorities with operational demands.

Why Join Us?

• Work for one of the UK's largest food manufacturers with a proud legacy - from launching the UK's first ready meals to driving modern innovation.
• Be part of a team that values integrity, respect, and continuous improvement.
• Work in a collaborative, values-driven environment where your voice matters.
• Enjoy a competitive salary, opportunities for real career development and a benefits package that includes:
• Up to 33 days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid, offering confidential support services 365 days a year
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle2Work Scheme