Summary
An Opportunity to Drive Insight, Influence Decisions, and Partner Across the Business
The Role
At Sofina Foods, we're looking for a detail-driven, commercially minded Finance Analyst to support our Central business functions. This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact through high-quality reporting, cost analysis, and financial insight that directly supports decision-making and business planning.
You'll be a key business partner to a range of central teams, bringing clarity to performance, enabling effective forecasting, and supporting strategic initiatives through data-driven analysis.
This is more than a reporting role – it's a chance to work cross-functionally, contribute to business transformation, and develop your skills in a fast-paced, international environment.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Closing the Central month end, including recharges, prepayments and accruals.
* Reviewing, investigating and explaining monthly performance analytics and reports for Central costs.
* Business partnering with central function teams to understand, comment on and report financial performance accurately.
* Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
* Support accounting and reporting teams with financial information.
* Support/lead one-off and recurring projects and analysis as required by the business.
The Ideal Candidate
* CIMA / ACCA / ACA qualified/part-qualified accountant, ideally with at least two years' industry experience.
* FMCG and manufacturing background desirable - ideally international.
* Advanced spreadsheet skills together with working knowledge of SAP accounting software would be beneficial.
* Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to analyse and summarise complex information.
* Attention to detail and commitment to high quality and reliability of deliverables.
* Organisation skills along with ability to manage time effectively.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to discuss and explain financial information with colleagues who do not have financial background.
* Ability to work well in a team, within the group accounting team as well as the wider business.
Why Sofina Foods?
* Competitive Salary
* Competitive Contributory Pension
* Online Benefits Hub
* Life assurance scheme
* Free onsite parking
Company Information
Sofina Foods
is more than just a food company. It's a place where you can grow your career, learn new skills, and make a positive impact on the world.
With a wide range of meat and seafood products that delight consumers worldwide,
Sofina Foods
is always looking for talented and passionate people to join its team of over 13,000 employees across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, including
Young's Seafood
and Karro Food Group.
At
Sofina Foods,
you will be part of a culture that values innovation, quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. You will also have the opportunity to work with diverse and delicious products that are sourced responsibly and sustainably from over 50 different protein sources from 5 continents.
Sofina Foods
has a 25 year history of excellence in the food industry and provides over 500 million meals for the global market every year.
Our vision is to be the most successful food company in the world
If you are looking for a rewarding and exciting career in the food sector,
Sofina Foods is the place for you.
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.
Schedule
Monday to Friday
Location
Malton, North Yorkshire
Hours of Work
Full-time
Company
Sofina Foods
Country Code
GB
AutoReqId
4716BR