Graduate Finance Scheme

Finsbury Food Group is a market leading baking manufacturer with a turnover of £410+ million. We constantly raise quality and efficiency standards and build long-term relationships with major multiple retailers and the foodservice channel; the likes of Tesco, Costa, Morrisons. We make a large percentage of the UK’s sharing cakes from retailer own brands cakes, tray bakes through to party cakes like Caterpillar cakes.

Location: Graduates will take part in a 12-month rotational programme across multiple factory sites, which will require relocation. The scheme will begin in either Glasgow or Sheffield, with subsequent placements at key sites including Glasgow, Sheffield and Cardiff.

What Will You Be Doing?

Our three-year Finance Graduate programme comprises of 3 placements lasting 12 months each, across the Finance function. The Finance function is there to support every step of the way across roles such as Cost Accounting, Commercial Finance, Operational Finance and Financial Accounting.

The scheme will ensure you gain a well-rounded and broad experience to complement your studies (CIMA) as we are a CIMA Premier Partner. This is a fast-paced working environment where you will gain exposure across all areas of the business and matrix leadership. On completion of the graduate scheme, you will find a role which suits your interests as a qualified finance professional.

Key responsibilities include:

• Weekly and monthly reporting of sales and procurement performance
• Updating customer, technical and sales trackers
• Maintaining sales prices list approvals
• Preparation of weekly and monthly sales and purchasing journals
• Lead product costing process engaging cross functionally with development, production and commercial teams
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Reconciliation of purchasing balance sheet accruals

What Are We Looking For?

• A 2:1 or above (or equivalent) in a relevant degree discipline
• A strong desire to attain a professional Finance qualification e.g. CIMA
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Comfortable with relocating to Glasgow, Sheffield and Cardiff throughout the programme

What Can We Offer You?

• £32k starting salary which could increase over the course of the scheme
• CIMA study support (there will be a learning agreement in place)
• 33 days annual leave
• Accelerated career growth with a clear path to senior finance leadership roles!

The Recruitment Process:

1. Easy apply with just your CV – we’d love for you to tailor your CV with a personal profile that reflects your interest in Finsbury Food Group and the scheme.
2. Telephone Call with the GRB Finsbury Food Group team – this not an interview, just a chance for us to have a conversation around what made you apply and what makes you a great fit!
3. In-person Assessment Centre scheduled to take place in Hamilton on Tuesday 4th August.

If this sounds like a good fit, don’t miss out, click ‘Apply Now’