Job Description

Location

Malton, North Yorkshire

Company

Sofina Foods

Hours of Work

Full-time

The Ideal Candidate

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with experience in management accounting or operational finance
• Experienced in leading and developing finance teams in a fast-paced environment
• A confident communicator, able to influence and challenge across all levels
• Highly capable in Excel and comfortable working across ERP systems
• Commercially focused, with a strong understanding of how finance drives performance
• Proactive and hands-on, with a focus on continuous improvement and detail
• Comfortable operating close to the shop floor and within an operational setting

Company Information

Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It’s a place to build your future.

With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.
Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.

Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.

Country Code

GB

Why Sofina Foods?

This is an opportunity to take real ownership of a site finance function where your input will directly influence performance and results. You’ll be part of a collaborative leadership team that values challenge, insight, and continuous improvement.

With strong support from senior leadership and clear opportunities for progression, this role offers the chance to step up, make an impact, and build your career within a growing food manufacturing business.

We offer a competitive salary, strong benefits package, and a culture where your voice is heard and your impact is visible.

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Salary

Competitive Salary

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Your Key Responsibilities

Our Finance Site Lead will be responsible for leading a high-performing finance function while embedding commercial thinking across the site:

• Lead and develop a site-based finance team focused on insight and operational efficiency
• Partner with the Head of Operations to identify opportunities, challenge costs, and improve margin
• Deliver accurate monthly management accounts and support CI reporting and review cycles
• Ensure strong financial control, audit readiness, and statutory compliance
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives and support capex and project appraisals
• Work cross-functionally to embed finance into daily operational performance
• Provide clear, actionable insight to support decision-making at all levels

Finance Site Lead – Turn Insight into Action and Shape Site Performance