Location:
Oatco Superfuel HQ, Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Role Type:
Permanent / Full-Time
Start Date:
ASAP
Reports to:
CEO and External Accountants
Employment Eligibility:
Must have full right to work in the UK
About Oatco Superfuel
Oatco Superfuel is on a mission to fuel busy lives with natural energy. With a range of convenient oat based products—overnight oats and Super Bites that taste delicious and fit real life. We're scaling fast across retail and D2C, with big plans ahead. This is a rare chance to join a founder led team at a pivotal moment and build the finance engine that helps us grow, profitably and sustainably.
At Oatco, we believe in FUEL — the values that power everything we do:
Focus
– We stay sharp on what matters most. Whether it's our mission to fuel busy lives, delivering for our customers, or tracking the numbers that drive growth, we cut through the noise and keep moving towards the goal.
Unity
– We win as one team. Collaboration, support, and trust are at the core of how we work. From the production floor to head office, we back each other and build together.
Energy
– We bring pace, passion, and drive to everything we do. Challenges don't slow us down; they fuel us to think bigger, move faster, and execute with intent.
Legacy
– We're not here to play small. Every decision is made with the future in mind, building an iconic, lasting brand that changes the way people fuel their lives.
Role Overview
We're hiring a
Management Accountant (Growth & Strategy)
to own monthly management accounts, cash flow, and performance reporting, and to turn numbers into action. You'll set up robust processes, sharpen our margins, keep us on plan vs projections, and give our leadership team the visibility to scale with confidence.
Key Responsibilities
Management Accounts & Reporting
* Own monthly management accounts and P&L end to end (accurate, on time).
* Build clear variance analyses and commentary vs budget/forecast.
* Create and maintain KPI dashboards (sales, contribution, overheads).
* Report to and work closely with our external accountants and advisors.
Cash Flow, Debtors & Creditors
* Manage cash flow with rolling forecasts.
* Maintain tight debtor/creditor controls and reduce debtor days.
* Provide weekly monies due in/out reports that drive action.
Margins, Costing & Scale
* Analyse gross and net margins, by product, customer, and region.
* Partner with Ops to improve COGS, yield, wastage, and accuracy.
* Support pricing, promotions, and new product business cases.
Planning, Forecasting & Investor Insight
* Lead budgeting and reforecast cycles with scenario modelling.
* Prepare board/investor packs with crisp insights and next steps.
* Implement scalable processes and controls (close rhythm, docs, approvals).
Systems & Continuous Improvement
* Own finance tools (e.g., Sage, Excel/Google Sheets).
* Streamline reconciliations, stock/inventory accounting, and reporting cadence.
* Support audit/tax compliance with tidy, accessible records.
Requirements
Must-Haves
* CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified or part qualified with strong processes.
* Proven in cash flow, management accounts, variance analysis, and forecasting.
* Advanced Excel/Google Sheets/Sage.
* Commercial mindset: you see problems early and propose solutions.
* High ownership, organised, and calm under pace.
Nice-to-Haves
* 2+ years in management accounting (FMCG/food/drink or scaling SME a plus).
* Inventory/COGS experience (yields, wastage).
* Building KPI dashboards and board packs.
* Experience implementing/improving month end close processes.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary with a strong remuneration package, including workplace pension and holidays.
* Room to grow
– this is our first in house finance role, so you'll shape it and grow with us.
* Fuel for Free – Overnight Oats & Super Bites to keep you powered.
* A seat at the table: direct exposure to founder & investors, real impact, fast growth
TO APPLY
Email your CV and a short cover note (bullet points are fine) to
with the subject line:
[Management Accountant – Your Name]
Optional: include a brief example (1–2 slides or a summary) of a management report or KPI dashboard you've built, feel free to redact sensitive info.