Lotus Natural Foods, the healthy snacking division of Lotus Bakeries and a portfolio of 5 brands: BEAR, TREK, nakd., Kiddylicious, and Peter’s Yard, each with its own distinct proposition. We aim for sustainable long-term growth, emphasizing taste and quality as our core strengths that differentiate us from competitors. Originating in the UK, our brands are now global, with expanding ranges and business scope. We seek talented individuals passionate about making a difference to join us in our growth journey.
You will report to the Finance Director, focusing on Peter’s Yard's financials, processes, and reporting, along with cross-group projects. The main responsibilities include:
1. SOF Peter’s Yard
2. Managing, controlling, forecasting, and reporting of the business finances.
3. Full P&L and Balance Sheet responsibility, supported by a GL Accountant.
4. Month-end close activities, including accruals, prepayments, and reporting.
5. Recurring and ad-hoc performance reporting.
6. Costing and yield analysis for bakery suppliers.
7. Budgeting and forecasting with stakeholder input.
8. Providing insight, analysis, and challenge to the Managing Director and leadership team.
9. Profitability analysis to identify growth opportunities.
10. Audit coordination for Peter’s Yard.
Group Natural Foods UK
1. Creating tools for demand planning to financial view conversion.
2. Participating in SAP S/4HANA testing to ensure system fit.
3. Supporting group projects to align tools and processes across businesses.
4. Providing team support during absences.
Profile
We seek a qualified accountant with a strong analytical background, excellent communication skills, and experience managing month-end processes and stakeholder relationships. A degree in finance or related field, advanced Excel skills, and experience with SAP are preferred. You should be adaptable, proactive, and capable of handling multiple projects efficiently.
What I particularly like about my work at Lotus Bakeries is the diverse teams and projects. Everyone brings trust and enthusiasm, making challenging projects in a dynamic environment exciting.
Offer
Join an ambitious, fast-growing international company offering extensive learning opportunities, a passionate team culture, and daily branded snacks. Be part of a team dedicated to creating moments of happiness every day in a supportive work environment.
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