Job Description
Who We Are
Müller UK & Ireland is a family-run dairy business, and we take pride in being experts in our field. Dairy is a vital part of a healthy and balanced diet, and we are thrilled to help meet the nutritional needs of millions of people every single day. Our business is divided into two dynamic areas: Müller Milk & Ingredients (MMI) and Müller Yogurt & Desserts (MYD).
Join MMI and immerse yourself in a fast-paced culture brimming with opportunities. With fantastic benefits, exciting challenges, and a dream team of colleagues, this is your chance to make a real impact!
Here at MMI, we process enough milk to create 66 billion cups of tea each year. But we’re so much more than just milk! From cream and butter to milk drinks and ingredient products, we proudly source our milk from over 1,000 farmers across Britain.
Why Müller?
At Müller, milk flows through everything we do—from farm to factory to fridge. The true magic happens thanks to our dedicated team members, who work tirelessly to bring smiles to faces everywhere, making each day delicious for our shoppers.
As the UK's most popular dairy brand, we are committed to making a positive impact on our planet, our partners, and our people. We strive to create a more sustainable dairy future while growing to meet the demands of millions reaching for our products on store shelves. Join a culture that is bold, entrepreneurial, and full of pace, where opportunities are yours for the taking, along with a range of benefits to sweeten the deal!
We're Hiring: Senior Management Accountant
Location: East Kilbride / Hybrid (3 days on-site per week)
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday-Friday (40 hours)
Are you ready to unleash your potential and build an exciting career with Britain’s most chosen dairy brand? Müller UK & Ireland, part of the renowned Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller, invites you to apply for our Senior Management Accountant position.
Benefits for the Role:
* Competitive salary
* Generous annual bonus
* Life Assurance
* Private Medical Insurance
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
* Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Family Leave
* Enhanced Bereavement Leave
* Pension Employer Contribution Scheme (matched up to 8%)
* Exclusive access to Müller Rewards, offering a variety of online and in-store discounts
* Development opportunities
What You Will Do:
* Immerse yourself in the business to fully understand operating systems and key drivers.
* Identify tasks and processes that can be centralized to create synergies and free up resources for value-added work.
* Design and implement new reporting to enhance visibility and transparency of key performance data.
* Coordinate and manage analysis of packaging material spend.
* Collaborate with other areas of the business on specific reviews and alignment activities.
* Support the Head of Financial Controlling - Manufacturing with customer profitability analysis.
* Prepare and analyze monthly milk consumption and COS for review by site finance business partners.
* Consolidate reporting on waste and yields.
* Implement BOARD reporting with GCO.
* Review SAP outputs for issues in product costings, BoMs, and pricing, driving resolution.
* Share knowledge and learnings with team members to ensure consistency and improvement.
* Challenge results and anomalies to ensure high-quality information.
* Support Commercial teams with new tenders by ensuring robust and transparent costings.
* Own manufacturing cost trackers, ensuring they remain fit for purpose.
* Ensure adherence to group standard costing methodology.
* Support the Head of Financial Controlling - Manufacturing throughout the forecast and budget processes.
What You Will Bring:
* Qualified Accountant
* Proven experience in FMCG
* Ability to operate at all levels
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to manage and influence
* SAP experience
* Self-starter with a drive for improvements
* Team player, capable of working independently and developing skills in new areas
The Process
If you possess the skills and experience outlined above and are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply!
At Müller, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage individuals to apply even if they don’t meet every requirement listed. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know—we're happy to support you.
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