Job Title: Financial Planning and Analysis Accountant (Part-Qualified or Qualified)
Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: Up to £55,000 + benefits
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
An established business in the food industry is seeking a Financial Planning and Analysis Accountant to join its finance team. This is a key role supporting strategic decision-making through financial insight, planning, and analysis. The successful candidate will be either part-qualified or fully qualified (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA) and possess strong analytical skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
Reporting to the Financial Director you will assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, analysing variances, and providing commentary on financial performance, develop and maintain financial models to forecast revenue, profitability, and cash flow, incorporating data from various sources. Costing models will be maintained to analyse profitability by product, sector, and customer.
You will also support the budgeting and forecasting process, prepare detailed financial plans, and develop KPIs and scorecards to measure business performance. The role also includes providing guidance to non-qualified team members, preparing board and management reports, liaising with external auditors and stakeholders, and contributing to the development of financial systems and processes.
Our ideal candidates should have experience in a similar role, ideally within the food or FMCG sector. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and familiarity with financial systems such as SAGE, SAP, or Oracle is essential. Strong communication, problem-solving, and time management skills are key to success in this role.
Desirable experience includes working within the dairy or food industry, knowledge of milk production and profitability metrics, and financial modelling or forecasting qualifications such as FPAC or FMVA.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative finance team and contribute to the growth and profitability of a dynamic business.
Apply now to take the next step in your finance career