Finance Analyst

Established in 1997 as the first manufacturer of sushi for the UK supermarket industry, Taiko has evolved into the most innovative manufacturer of Sushi, Food To Go, Prepared Meals and Snacking products in the UK, supplying Waitrose, Tesco and Sainsbury’s to name a few. Over the past 25 years Taiko has launched more first to market Sushi and Food to Go products than any other sushi manufacturer in the UK.

We are looking for dynamic individuals with a love and passion for food to join us on our exciting journey Our people are at the heart of what we do:
• You will be a role model, have an appetite for success and a real thirst for delivering exceptional results.
• You will be ambitious and hungry to learn.
• You will always strive to do your best.
• You will be enthusiastic and have a positive disposition.
• You will embrace challenges head on, with a willing can-do attitude.
• You will want to be part of our success story.

The Finance Analyst will be responsible for managing the financial reporting of two entities within the business. You will ensure accurate, timely, and insightful reporting, supporting management in achieving business goals. This role requires a strong understanding of financial processes, attention to detail, and the ability to work cross-functionally with other teams within the business.

 

Key Responsibilities include:

• Prepare and deliver monthly financial reports for both entities.
• Provide analysis on financial performance, highlighting key variances and trends to senior management
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal reporting policies.
• Support with the preparation and review of annual budgets and periodic forecasts for both entities.
• Support the financial forecasting process by providing insights into trends and assumptions based on financial data.
• Conduct monthly variance analysis between actual and forecasted financials, identifying areas of concern and opportunity.

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience of working in a financial environment.
• Part Qualified or working towards your final papers of ACCA or CIMA.
• Experience of working with Multiple Stakeholders.
• Experience in Process improvement or Business Change improvements.
• Knowledge of all financial workflows including Budgeting and Forecasting.

We're proud to offer:

• Opportunity to grow your career alongside with us with available apprentice program
• Brilliant support services designed to enhance your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
• Annual discretionary bonus subject to business and overall performance
• Discretionary Life Assurance
• Discretionary Income Protection
• Group Personal Pension
• Private Medical Cash Plan
• Bespoke reward platform including access to retail, cinema & gym discounts.
• 50% off your food every time you dine with us for you and 3 friends.
• Contribute towards our award-winning sustainability initiatives that delivers progress against 9 UN sustainability goals. We're committed to responsibly sourcing and all our seafood, therefore we only use source sustainable fish. All our packaging is recyclable and 80% of our packaging is already made from recycled plastic.
• Annual Awards ceremony celebrating our success and offering winning Managers free trips to Japan.

About us:

Come roll with us and be part of something big. Celebrate global success across:

• Over 1500 retail kiosks globally (YO!, Panku, Mai Taiko Snowfox & Bento)
• Our Taiko manufacturing and distribution centre
• 63 YO! restaurants
• 50 major retail partners
• 3700 locations globally From Hawaii to Aberdeen

Our Values

• Own it, Care About it, Make it Exceptional, Win Together

Ready to Roll?

Come roll with us and play a key role by bringing people together to celebrate better food for everyone the Japanese way...