We are recruiting for an experienced Manufacturing Accountant to join our Manufacturing Finance team to support our Produce site at Thrapston, Northamptonshire. We are looking for a driven, hands-on individual with the ability to Finance Business partner the site leadership team as playing a pivotal role in commercial decision making as we look to grow volumes. The role will be based on the Manufacturing site.
Key responsibilities/accountabilities
* Challenge the status quo to drive value throughout the operation.
* Financial analysis, including variance analysis to drive insight and improve operational performance.
* Implement Cost Control measures & identify opportunities for cost optimisation across manufacturing processes.
* Support centralised reporting function with the preparation and analysis of the site weekly and monthly accounts.
* Responsible for the costing of site products for new customers.
* Working with sourcing teams to drive margin growth and improved buying.
* Monitor and report on inventory levels and ensure accuracy of the values.
* Support production of budgets and forecasts.
* Provide key support to the site operations teams in terms of financial and commercial insights.
* Play a vital role in the wider Produce Manufacturing Finance team to drive growth.
About you
Personal Requirements
* Proven experience as an accountant within manufacturing with commercial experience desirable.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
* Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Hold a relevant finance qualification CIMA/ACCA etc.
About us
Our modern Head Office on the edge of Bradford is home to our different support teams from tech, marketing and finance to HR, trading and supply chain.
Alive with activity, this is where decisions are made and our corporate teams make sure everything runs smoothly. Here, you’ll find comfy breakout areas, a coffee shop, newsagents and subsidised restaurant all within commuting distance of Leeds, Manchester and the Yorkshire Dales - always with free parking.
We host regular seasonal events and you’ll often find our suppliers on site sharing details of their latest product. We’re also committed to fundraising for our current charity partner.
Our business is fast-paced and ever-changing, as such we’ve lots of opportunities for you to play your part in our success. We’d love to meet you…
Benefits
Some of the benefits you can expect as follows;
* 15% colleague discount in our stores and online, plus an additional 10% card for a friend or family members (subject to fair usage).
* Generous holiday entitlement.
* 4 and a half day working week with flexible working hours.
* Company pension contributions.
* Perks with over 850 retailers.
* Free parking onsite.
* A range of family-friendly policies including 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave along with neonatal and fertility leave.
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