Costings Finance Manager - 10 Month FTC

Nottingham Shape Commercial Costings in a Fast-Growing Chilled Food Business This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join The Compleat Food Group as Costings Finance Manager on a 10–12 month fixed-term contract. Based in Nottingham, this is a high-impact role at the heart of a fast-moving, ambitious business where your expertise will directly influence commercial decision-making, product launches and profitability across multiple sites. And because we’re growing at pace, this role could open the door to further opportunities within the wider group. In this role, you’ll lead and develop a talented costings team, ensuring accurate, timely NPD and EPD costings are delivered to stakeholders across the business. You’ll also play a key role in shaping the future direction of the function — driving continuous improvement, leading project meetings and making sure the costings strategy supports wider commercial and operational goals. Who We Are: The Compleat Food Group is one of the UK’s fastest-growing chilled food manufacturers, having more than doubled in size over the past five years. We’re proud to supply both retail and foodservice customers, driven by a passion for quality, innovation and continuous improvement. It’s an exciting time to join a business with real momentum, strong ambition and the scale to offer meaningful career opportunities. Working Hours: The working hours are Monday to Thursday 08:30am – 5pm, and 8.30am – 4pm on Fridays We also offer Hybrid working (3 office/2 home) What you’ll be doing • Lead and prioritise day-to-day costing activity across 15 manufacturing sites in a fast-paced, highly commercial environment • Review and approve costings ahead of commercial sign-off, ensuring accuracy across selling prices, COGS, margin, promotional funding and volumes • Challenge and influence inputs from operations, commercial, NPD and other stakeholders to deliver robust, competitive costings • Lead, coach and develop a team of three finance analysts, creating a high-performing and collaborative team culture • Drive long-term improvements within the costings function, aligning team priorities with wider business objectives • Build strong cross-functional relationships across operations, NPD, procurement and commercial teams • Stay close to site developments, including new lines, processes and evolving ways of working • Maintain a strong understanding of our product portfolio, brands and new launches • Keep a close eye on the wider market, including inflationary pressures, customer trends and external commercial drivers • Support customer-specific trackers and requests, helping turn financial data into clear, customer-friendly insight • Take ownership of more complex costings, including capex projects, site transfers, new product activity and innovative commercial opportunities • Champion continuous improvement by leading bi-weekly project meetings and driving better ways of working What we’re looking for • You’ll be confident working in a fast-paced, growing business where priorities can shift quickly • Previous team leadership or people management experience is essential • You’re comfortable managing stakeholder expectations and building credibility across functions • You’re able to explain financial information clearly to non-finance audiences • You enjoy improving processes and are always looking for smarter, better ways of working • Experience within food manufacturing would be an advantage • CIMA or ACCA qualified / finalist Why Join Us? At The Compleat Food Group, our people are at the centre of everything we do. When you join us, you’ll be part of an ambitious, supportive business that is growing quickly and investing in its people. Alongside a rewarding role with real visibility and impact, you’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle and long-term career development. Here's a list of some available: • Salary Sacrifice Schemes - including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension • 33 days' annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra at certain times of the year • Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store • 24/7 access to GroceryAid for free financial, emotional, and practical support • Physical Wellbeing Hub - free on-demand exercise programmes, online classes and multiple gym discounts • Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of meal plans and healthy recipes • Financial wellbeing tools - including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid • Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS) • Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role • Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations • Industry leading company Mentoring Scheme to add depth and really support your career journey • 2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you • Employee networks & support groups - including Women @ Compleat, LGBTQIA+, Health and Wellbeing, Neuro Diversity and many more • New baby gift for new parents At The Compleat Food Group, we’re committed to creating an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone feels valued, supported and able to thrive. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger, and we welcome talent from all backgrounds. Our commitment to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity and Respect is central to how we work, and we’ll provide the support you need to succeed. If you have any questions about accessibility or support during the application process, we’ll be happy to help. Recruitment Agencies: We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team. REF-229 326