Management Accountant/Finance Manager - Must have FMCG/Manufacturing
Our client has multiple food and drinks brands in their portfolio and they have a strong presence across the UK, having nurtured sustainable, diversified growth, doubling in size since 2021.
Their long-term plan is to create a better FMCG company. With no debt, institutional investors, or private equity, they reinvest back into their brands.
It is an energetic and sociable place to work with a modern, spacious office at their newly built factory in Kent. They combine the passion and hunger of a start-up with excellent industry experience from large established businesses.
The Role:
They are looking for a dynamic, friendly, and intelligent Management Accountant/Finance Manager (Ideally PQ or Qualified) who’s up for an exciting opportunity to join their Finance team and bring strong financial as well as commercial expertise.
This is a fundamental role that sits within the Finance Team, providing commercial and operational clarity on business performance to the entire team.
Responsibilities:
* Preparation of monthly sales reports complete with P&L’s, variance analysis, and commentaries
* Monthly balance sheet reconciliations
* Assist the business with periodic analytical information
* Book relevant month-end journals – accruals, prepayments, stock, depreciation, deferred revenue
* Assisting with yearly budgeting and monthly forecasting
* Assist with maintaining cash flow model and cash flow forecasting
* Performing root cause analysis for sales and demand issues
* Assist with weekly payment run
* Responsible in the S&OP process to provide up-to-date data on the financial & operational accuracy performance of both departments.
* Ensuring that the KPIs from our commercial models to demand forecast numbers are accurate and up to date.
Qualities:
* Excellent attention to detail, diligent, working to very high standards
* Motivated, with a high level of enthusiasm and energy
* Able to work under pressure, coupled with a strong work ethic
* Strives for continuous improvement and technical excellence in all activities
* Excellent teamwork skills as well as ability to operate on a stand-alone basis when required
* Knowledge of stock and costs accounting
* Ideally a background in FMCG, Food/Beverages, or Manufacturing
* Highly numerate, able to manipulate data and produce clear information to drive decisions within the business
* Advanced Excel knowledge -- from DAX, Power Pivot, and Excel formulas
* Knowledge surrounding model structures and experience working with larger datasets
* A strong communicator between departments, able to communicate clearly with customers, teams, and directors as needed
* Extremely proactive, enjoys a challenge, and will not be afraid to get stuck in!
* Must enjoy working in a fast-paced business environment, demonstrating flexibility and mental agility
* Degree educated / Professional accountancy qualification
Skills – Nice to have:
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
* Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Retail, and Manufacturing
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