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Join Our Finance Team at The Compleat Food Group!
Due to growth within our business, we have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Management Accountant to join our incredible
Finance team at our site in Palethorpes!
Not only will you be joining us to support the site in the daily, weekly, monthly, and annual financial reporting of business
performance, but you will also support the operations team, building proactive and effective business partnering relationships.
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.
Join us as a Management Accountant:
Location: Palethorpes
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:
* Daily, weekly, and monthly reporting of the business performance both internally and to Central Finance
* To support the month end process, ensuring process is robust and efficient with a clear understanding of all variances and
balance sheet reconciliations are accurate with supporting documentation
* Supporting the generation of the operational elements of the rolling forecast/budget
* Support the year end stock count audit
* Attend meetings to understand potential new business
* Review costing proposals with the central costings team
* Ensure that the business systems are operating and being used effectively & efficiently, and the integrity of the information
held with is maintained to a high standard
* To co-ordinate and communicate with group functions and external parties as required
* Support the Finance manager in the day-to-day management of the Finance Team, with one direct report
Your Skills and Experience:
* Experienced in risk analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
* Excellent numerical skills with a good understanding of all elements of the P&L
* Ability to analyse and communicate financial information to non-financial personnel, providing recommendations and guidance
where necessary.
* Competent in computer literacy including Excel & Power Point
* Highly numerical/analytical and strong problem solving skills
* A continuous improvement mindset with drive to continually improve processes
* Determined & resilient
* Concern for results & quality of output
* Thoroughness & accuracy
* FMCG background – ability to work within a fast-paced changeable environment
* Confidence, initiative & flexibility
* High in integrity with ability to gain the trust of colleagues
* Ability to get on with people at all levels internally & externally
Benefits:
* 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
* Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
* Employee well-being and community support groups
* Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform
* Charity Initiatives and Team events
* 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
* Physical Wellbeing Benefits – Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
* Online Wellbeing benefits
* Free Financial wellbeing – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools
* Holiday Discounts via Online Retail Discount
The Compleat Food Group are proud to have built an inclusive and respectful culture where our colleagues feel safe, supported and
valued. A place where they can bring their whole selves to work to achieve exceptional results and thrive.
We continue to attract diverse talent into our teams, because we know greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides
a better working life. That’s why we’re committed to ensuring Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect in all that we do.
Recruitment Agencies:
We have an active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or
unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies.