We are hiring for our client, a leading FMCG manufacturing business, to appoint an Operations Accountant based in Cookstown. This Operations Accountant role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on exposure across operational finance within a fast-paced production environment. The successful Operations Accountant will support site finance activities including reporting, analysis and continuous improvement, working closely with both Finance and Operations teams. This is an ideal opportunity for someone early in their finance career who wants to build strong commercial awareness and gain real insight into how a manufacturing site operates. Top 3 Things to Know About this Job £35,000-£40,000 salary 6-month interim contract with strong exposure Highly commercial, hands-on finance role The Role Produce daily, weekly and monthly operational reports Analyse labour, yield and efficiency variances Support decision-making with clear financial insight Maintain operational finance trackers and reporting tools Contribute to monthly reporting packs and performance reviews Work closely with Operations teams to drive improvements Identify opportunities for process and efficiency improvements Support wider finance activities to ensure accurate reporting The Person Early-stage finance professional (part/newly qualified desirable) Strong Excel and data analysis skills, plus a solid understanding of yield and labour variances High attention to detail and accuracy Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Proactive and solutions-focused approach Able to work in a fast-paced, site-based environment Keen to learn and develop within operational finance The Reward Salary £35,000-£40,000 6-month interim contract Strong exposure to operational finance Opportunity to work closely with Operations Supportive and collaborative team Discounted/free food and enhanced sick pay Next Steps For further information and to apply for this Operations Accountant role, please contact Nuala McClinton at Hunter Savage. Why Hunter Savage Hunter Savage is a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep expertise across Accountancy & Finance and FMCG sectors. We support professionals in securing roles that offer genuine development, commercial exposure and long-term career growth. Skills: finance junior accountant junior operations accountant finance assistant part-qualified newly qualified