Join our Finance Team in Palethorpes, Market Drayton - Fixed Term Contract!
We are excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced Senior Management Accountant to join our team in Crewe on a 6-month fixed-term contract.
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will analyze site financial performance and support the team in developing and improving relevant projects and measures to meet business needs.
Who We Are:
At The Compleat Food Group, our mission is to create delicious food that brings joy and positively impacts the planet. We call this 'Food to Feel Good'—enjoy every bite while making a difference.
Our team of over 5,000 passionate individuals creates products for UK consumers, retailers, and brands such as Wall's Pastry, Squeaky Bean, and Unearthed.
Working Hours:
This is a hybrid role, with working hours from Monday to Thursday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, and Friday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm.
Your Duties Will Include:
* Assisting the site finance team with performance reporting.
* Supporting management of the site finance team and deputising for the Finance Manager when needed.
* Interrogating ERP systems.
* Managing master data, including BOMs, standard costings, and pricing.
* Analyzing financial performance to support decision-making.
* Preparing daily and weekly KPI and variance reports.
* Reporting on stock variances and investigations.
* Assisting in monthly management accounting and variance analysis.
* Posting accruals and prepayments.
* Reconciliation of monthly balance sheets for review.
* Tracking capital project spend and benefits.
* Gathering financial data for post-investment appraisals.
Your Skills and Experience:
* Qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW, etc.)
* Self-starter with problem-solving skills and ability to meet deadlines.
* Strong numerical and analytical skills.
* Advanced Excel skills.
* Excellent communicator, comfortable liaising with stakeholders at all levels.
* ERP knowledge.
* Experience in FMCG sector.
* Continuous improvement mindset.
* Resilient and determined.
* Results and quality-focused.
* Thorough and accurate.
* Confident, proactive, and flexible.
* High integrity and trustworthy.
Benefits:
* 33 days holiday (including bank holidays).
* Two employee volunteering days per year.
* Discount schemes for online and high-street retailers.
* Well-being and community support groups.
* Training opportunities via our online LMS platform.
* Charity initiatives and team events.
* Access to Grocery Aid for financial, emotional, and practical support.
* Physical well-being benefits, including gym discounts and on-demand exercise hubs.
* Online well-being resources.
* Financial wellbeing tools such as mortgage calculators and budgeting aids.
* Holiday discounts through online retail discounts.
The Compleat Food Group promotes an inclusive and respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome diverse talent to drive better results and a better workplace.
We are committed to fairness, equity, inclusivity, and respect, ensuring all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunity employer, we support your success.
For questions about diversity, inclusion, or accessibility during the application process, please contact us.
Recruitment Agencies:
We work with a trusted Preferred Supplier List and do not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate introductions. CV submissions should be directly for roles posted by our Talent Acquisition team. If interested in working with us, please email recruitment@compleatfood.com, and we will reach out if suitable roles arise.
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