The Operations Finance Analyst will play a key role in providing timely, accurate and robust financial analysis to the site operations team, enabling them to identify and track cost saving opportunities and financial risks, make financially sound decisions and deliver on their strategic objectives., This is a great opportunity for someone to gain experience with one of the UK's largest bakery businesses. They'll work closely with a friendly and engaging team from both a site and group perspective, offering opportunities for growth and long-term career development. This is what you'll actually do! As the Operations Finance Analyst they will support the Operations Finance Manager in the preparation of the weekly P&L report and monthly management accounts, and report daily Operational Finance KPIs, highlighting key drivers of material and labour variances and helping to identify performance trends. They will be responsible for accurate posting of month end journals - including site accruals and prepayments, intercompany recharges and depreciation, preparation and posting of weekly and monthly payroll journals for all Scottish sites as well as reconciliation of payroll reports to amounts recognised in the site P&Ls The Operations Finance Analyst will participate in site cost saving initiatives- providing project owners with robust financial support, governance and challenge, They will monitor system Capex transactions and work with engineers to ensure projects are capitalised in a timely manner, as well as daily review and resolution of finance system posting errors - escalating issues as appropriate.
This is a fast paced role, where the successful candidate will be part/newly qualified accountant (i.e. ACCA/CIMA) or qualified by experience, have excellent Excel and financial modelling skills and experience in using accounting software/integrated ERP systems,
* Part/newly qualified accountant (i.e. ACCA/CIMA) or qualified by experience
* Degree in accountancy or similar relevant qualification
* Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills
* Experience in using accounting software/integrated ERP systems
* Able to prioritise multiple tasks effectively and work to tight deadlines
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills - ability to liaise with both finance and non-finance stakeholders across the business
· Experience in FMCG or food manufacturing industry beneficial but not essential Our vision is to be the leading speciality bakery group in the UK, and we want the best people in place to achieve this. Our continued success is built entirely on the talented people who work here, so employee development is important to us because everyone is a valued member of the team, and we want every individual to have the skills and capabilities to achieve both your own personal goals and our business goals. We want good people to join our company, to help our company continue to go from strength to strength. If this sounds like you, please get in contact to learn more!
Finsbury Food Group is a leading speciality bakery manufacturer. We constantly raise quality and efficiency standards, and build long-term relationships with major multiple retailers and the foodservice channel. The bread for your morning toast, ready for butter-spreading or egg-dipping. The candle-filled centrepiece for a memorable celebration. The buns, muffins and other treats that turn teatime into quality time. We make 75% of the UK's sharing cakes from retailer own brands cakes, tray bakes through to party cakes like Caterpillar cakes This is what we do, and why we're in business. Baking brilliance makes every day special., This role is based at our Hamilton site, hybrid working is available but will be on-site a minimum of 3 days per week.