Premier Foods has got a new finance boss, former chief number cruncher at Friends Provident and Boots, Jim Smart.The Hovis to Branston Pickle maker said Smart will start his new role next week. "I am delighted that Jim has accepted our invitation to join the board," said Premier chairman David Kappler."Jim is a well known and respected FD and brings with him a wealth of experience gained at a number of FTSE 100 companies."