Join Our Finance Team at The Compleat Food Group!
We're looking for an experienced Management Accountant to join our dynamic Finance team at our site in Milton Keynes! In this role, you'll play a key part in financial reporting, ensuring accurate daily, weekly, monthly, and annual insights into business performance.
Beyond financial reporting, you'll collaborate closely with the operations team, building strong business partnerships and providing proactive support to drive operational success.
If you're a detail-oriented professional with a passion for both numbers and teamwork, we'd love to hear from you!
Who We Are:
At The Compleat Food Group, we're on a mission to create delectable food that not only brings joy to your taste buds but also extends love to our planet. We fondly refer to it as 'Food to Feel Good' because we believe in savouring every bite whilst making a positive impact.
Our team of over 5,000 remarkable individuals forms the core of all that we undertake. Their genuine passion drives the creation of delectable products for UK consumers, prominent retailers, and our thrilling market-leading brands such as Wall's Pastry, Squeaky Bean, and Unearthed.
Location: Milton Keynes
Why Finance at The Compleat Food Group?
When you step into a finance role at The Compleat Food Group, you're stepping into a world of opportunities. We encourage and reward individuals who take full ownership of their responsibilities and contribute to continuous control and process improvement.
Your Duties Will Include:
1. Daily, weekly, and monthly reporting of the business performance both internally and to Central Finance.
2. Support the month-end process, ensuring it is robust and efficient with a clear understanding of all variances and that balance sheet reconciliations are accurate with supporting documentation.
3. Supporting the generation of the operational elements of the rolling forecast/budget.
4. Support the year-end stock count audit.
5. Attend meetings to understand potential new business.
6. Review costing proposals with the central costings team.
7. Ensure that the business systems are operating and being used effectively & efficiently, and the integrity of the information held is maintained to a high standard.
8. Co-ordinate and communicate with group functions and external parties as required.
9. Support the Finance manager in the day-to-day management of the Finance Team, with one direct report.
Your Skills and Experience:
1. Experienced in risk analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
2. Excellent numerical skills with a good understanding of all elements of the P&L.
3. Ability to analyse and communicate financial information to non-financial personnel, providing recommendations and guidance where necessary.
4. Competent in computer literacy including Excel & Power Point.
5. Highly numerical/analytical and strong problem-solving skills.
6. A continuous improvement mindset with drive to continually improve processes.
7. Determined & resilient.
8. Concern for results & quality of output.
9. Thoroughness & accuracy.
10. FMCG background - ability to work within a fast-paced changeable environment.
11. Confidence, initiative & flexibility.
12. High in integrity with the ability to gain the trust of colleagues.
13. Ability to get on with people at all levels internally & externally.
Benefits:
1. 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year.
2. Online and High-street retailer discount scheme.
3. Employee well-being and community support groups.
4. Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform.
5. Charity Initiatives and Team events.
6. 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support).
7. Physical Wellbeing Benefits - Free on-demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
8. Online Wellbeing benefits.
9. Free Financial wellbeing - mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools.
10. Holiday Discounts via Online Retail Discount.
The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional 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 provide all the support you need to succeed.
Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.
Recruitment Agencies:
We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.
If you would be interested in working with us, please send a message to recruitment@compleatfood.com and should we have any roles we need additional support with we will reach out to you. #J-18808-Ljbffr