The Opportunity
It is an exciting time to be joining IPN, we are looking for a Senior Finance Manager - Management Accounts based in Thirsk, North Yorkshire.
The Role of Senior Finance Manager
To take responsibility for the IPN Management Accounts team focusing on stakeholder delivery, timeliness accuracy, integrity, understanding of performance and continuous improvement. Thi role be responsible for integration new business acquisitions into the Management Accounting team.
The Company
IPN is an innovative, well-established, and award-winning pet food manufacturer, now employing over 450 people across our 3 UK sites. Our family of brands include Harringtons, Wagg, Barking Heads & Meowing Heads, AATU and a selection of partner brands that trust us to produce food on their behalf. Our kitchens in Thirsk and Kinmel produce dry, wet, and baked foods which are enjoyed by dogs and cats all over the world.
Key Accountabilities of the Senior Finance Manager - Management Accounts
* Lead the management accounts team responsible for delivery of accurate and timely month end reporting for the IPN Manufacturing sites, Distribution Centre and Head Office function. Liaise with site Business Partners to ensure delivered results correspond with wider site and operational understanding. Ensure balance sheet control and reconciliation.
* Lead management accounts delivery to the external audit team including year end disclosure packs and management accounts analysis for tax purposes.
* Manage and develop the Management Accounts team to operate as a shared service function, optimising efficiency and use of talent across the team. Develop team members in their roles to be a high performing team. Succession plan and sponsor internal progression.
* Drive automation and technological development of the general ledger and management accounts function, drive continuous improvement
* Deliver monthly capital accounting, reporting and tracking vs. business case, budget and forecast. Systemise the fixed asset registers and capex workflows.
* Support members of the wider finance team with management accounts information necessary for them to deliver in line with their roles.
* Take responsibility for completion of other deliverables that require management accounts information i.e. National Statistics returns.
* Plan and execution of management accounts integration into the Shared Service function.
* Assistance with other ad hoc tasks and projects as necessary
Skills, Experience & Qualifications of the Senior Finance Manager - Management Accounts
* ACA/ACCA with auditing experience and post qualification experience in industry ACCA/CIMA accountant with post qualification experience in industry
* Able to demonstrate technical proficiency whist being able to elf motivate and wants to develop and succeed
* Excellent communication skills
* Strong concept of customer service and stakeholder management
* Flexible and able to deliver to deadline
* Demonstrates attention to detail and processes with accuracy, but able to see the high-level view
* Positive approach to work and problem solving
* Demonstrable leadership experience in a Leadership experience in an agile, fast paced private equity environment
* Very good excel skills
* Experience of working in a manufacturing environment desirable but not essential.
Offer for the Senior Finance Manager - Management Accounts
* Location: Thirsk, North Yorkshire (Hybrid)
* Salary: Competitive
* 15% annual company bonus scheme
* Hours: 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday
* Pension: Employee contributions 3% / Employer contribution 8%(salary sacrifice company pension scheme)
* Holidays: 25 days + Bank Holidays
* PMI Self
* Medicash Plan
* Enhanced maternity/paternity/pawternity
* Other Benefits: Free parking, tasty treats, free electric car charging, bring your dog to work, discounted products & free hot drinks
* Choice of a series of non-contractual flexible benefits, including cycle to work, workplace nurseries and dental insurance. These are offered through salary sacrifice or pay deductions.
* Ability to purchase heavily discounted pet food.