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Working as part of the Manufacturing Commercial Finance team, based in Trowbridge, you will be a key member of the Manufacturing community working alongside the business to enhance commercial support. This job is office-based, requiring adherence to Apetito's standard guidelines of 3 days onsite per week.
This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a bright individual starting or progressing in their finance career. You will have the chance to influence our business and foster an environment of continuous improvement by identifying and delivering efficiencies, ensuring the Manufacturing Commercial Finance team operates in a lean and effective manner.
This position provides an exciting platform for gaining commercial exposure and developing a career in finance. Opportunities to join our apprenticeship scheme to learn either ACCA or CIMA alongside your employment are available.
apetito is the UK’s leading food supplier to the health and social care sectors, serving over 1,300 care homes, healthcare, and education settings. Our meals are crafted by dieticians and chefs, then frozen to lock in freshness. Wiltshire Farm Foods, our sister company, is the UK’s largest ready meal supplier, delivering over 330 different frozen meals across the UK.
Key Responsibilities
1. Develop strong relationships with key business stakeholders to identify and deliver value-adding initiatives.
2. Continuously develop business intelligence focusing on areas that provide Production Managers with a deeper understanding of financial dynamics.
3. Automate, streamline, and improve the efficiencies of Manufacturing Commercial Finance processes.
4. Produce KPIs and financial reports to support production management decision-making.
5. Support various areas of the Manufacturing Commercial Finance and wider Production teams to meet departmental objectives within deadlines.
6. Contribute to ad-hoc support and project work as an effective team member.
7. Assist in month-end reporting duties, including preparing, publishing, presenting reports, and posting journals.
Essential Requirements
* Previous experience in a finance role or setting.
* Availability to be onsite at least 3 days per week.
Desirable Skills
* Experience with SAP.
* Currently pursuing accounting qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA.
Personal Qualities
* Attention to detail and diligence.
* Understanding the 'why' behind responsibilities, not just 'how' to complete tasks.
* Strong analytical and numerical skills.
* Flexibility and deadline orientation.
* Organized and effective time management.
* Problem-solving skills.
Benefits
* Competitive salary, accredited Living Wage employer.
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays; option to purchase additional days.
* Discretionary annual bonus scheme.
* Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 4%.
* Life assurance, subsidized canteen, free parking, Christmas vouchers, and other perks.
As a family-owned business, we pride ourselves on making a difference through outstanding meals and a commitment to sustainability, including reaching Net Zero by 2040. We promote inclusion and diversity, empowering individuals from all backgrounds to reach their full potential.
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