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Job Title: Costing Lead
Location: Uxbridge, United Kingdom
Purpose of the Role
Pilgrim's Europe Finance team is seeking a Costing Lead for the Central Cost Management team. The new team member will primarily be responsible for updating & analysing the cost related data across all the Business Units (Poultry, Pork, Added Value, Foods Service). Also, to assist in setup rules, perform changes in BOM's & Master Recipes on SAP/RP system, be the key partner for Cost Rolling & month end activities related to costings and other substantive ad-hoc projects. This position is fully onsite at our Pilgrims Europe HQ in Uxbridge, London
Key Responsibilities Perform, analyze and implement changes related to cost process such as:
P74/Recipe Professor System maintenance changes requested by the site, primarily with the site finance team.
SAP BOMs & Master Recipes updates & reconciliations
SAP to Arolink transfers / correcting & advise for issues.
Upload external supply costings in line with the procurement policy for meat / packaging / ingredients
Monitor and analyze the updates with significant impact check, comparisons, cost deletion/re-roll, costing error messages
Investigate & identified anomalies across costings and address the appropriate resolution with the teams involved.
Maintain the ownership for month end activities related to costings with regular data checks, reminder email, cost uploads and reporting activities such as review labour rates impact, resource creation, mass LSMW updates.
Assist with developing procedures around costings and updates on systems across Pilgrim's Europe. Develop new reporting as needed.
Data analysis for the month and ad-hoc internal reporting purposes to identify trends and interpret and convey relevant information to business units.
Skills & Experience Required 2+ years of data analytics, auditing, and/or corporate costings experience
Solid knowledge and experience in data analytics - must want to learn and grow with the role;
MBA, CFE or similar degree preferred but not required
Working knowledge in the food factory environment in general a plus
Working knowledge of SAP
Excellent time management and prioritization skills and performs well under pressure
Strong communication skills
Organized, and have keen attention to detail
Analytical/critical thinking and creative problem-solving skill a must
Self-motivated and able to work independently
A team-player who thrives in a collaborative environment
Why Join Us? Very competitive salary
Excellent healthcare benefits, including access to a 24/7 GP service and physio sessions.
33 holiday days each year (25 days flexible booking with 8 bank holidays). Additionally we offer a holiday purchase scheme
Discounted staff shopping onsite on a range of products
Free will writing service
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Please note: This role is fully office-based with no hybrid or remote working options .
The company
Pilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.
Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.
Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses.
What we'll bring to the table
Competitive Salary
Competitive Holiday Entitlement
Pension Contribution
Family Friendly Policies
Learning and Development Opportunities
Life Assurance
People matter
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Our values
Determination
Simplicity
Availability
Humility
Discipline
Sincerity
Ownership
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