Breeder & Hatchery Management Accountant
About the Role:
Location: Based in either Hereford or Brackley
Who are we, and what do we do?
You may not have heard of us, but there's a good chance you've enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK's leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country's major supermarkets and well-known restaurants.
We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door - meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.
The benefits of working for Avara Foods:
As a Breeder & Hatchery Management Accountant you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.
We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your long-term career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things, include the following:
* Between 45,000-55,000 DOE
* 31 days holiday allowance
* Secure contract with long term career development opportunities
* Straight forward pension contribution of 6%
* Access to our Employee Benefit Scheme, which includes unlimited remote GP appointments and unlimited mental health sessions, physiotherapy sessions, medical second opinion consultation, and other discounts and perks, such as savings & discounts on weekly costs.
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About the Role:
This role is an integral part of the Agricultural Function with accountability for the financial control, management reporting, forecasting & budgeting of the Breeder & Hatchery division within Chicken Agriculture.
This role will report into the Finance Business Partner - Chicken Agriculture and will act as a key business partner to the General Manager - Breeders & Hatcheries, as well as working closely across the wider Chicken Agriculture and Finance teams.
Hours of work:
Monday to Friday 08.30-17.00
What will your key responsibilities be?
* To lead preparation and completion of the period end financial results for the Chicken Agriculture Breeder & Hatchery Operations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
* Bridging monthly and weekly results against budget/forecast with commentary.
* Produce periodic forecasting in line with Group S&OP requirements with clear understanding of what is driving results.
* Annual budget preparation working closely with operational team and procurement manager.
* Work with the Chicken Agriculture Operations Team to understand cost base trends and realistic target objectives.
* Take the lead on yearend audit requirements.
* Drive best practice in financial control over transactions and reporting, developing and documenting business processes and policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
* Oversee the collation of Financial KPIs.
* Monthly balance sheet reconciliation reviews.
* Work with the Operations team in supporting cost analysis / project analysis and contributing across the Monthly Management Meetings.
* Work with the FBP and General Manager in driving improvements and adding value through business analysis, bringing clarity and objectivity to decision making.
* Lead, manage and coach a team of two direct reports to ensure they work to optimum performance levels and standards.
* Work closely with the Chicken Agriculture Finance Business Partner to understand how the Breeder & Hatchery function impacts the wider business.
* Provide cover and support to the rest of the Finance Team where applicable.
What you'll need to be successful:
* Qualified or Part-Qualified CIMA / ACCA.
* Solid Management Accounting knowledge.
* Good commercial awareness.
* Comfortable working with multiple IT systems.
* Strong Excel skills and ability to analyse data.
What happens after you apply for this role?
After you've applied, you'll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer at our Hereford site, to discuss your application and CV further. There'll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.
If you're ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
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