At a Glance
- Tasks: Own site management accounts and drive financial performance through insightful analysis.
- Company: Join 2 Sisters Food Group, a leading UK food manufacturer with a strong market presence.
- Benefits: Enjoy 33 days annual leave, health support services, and discounts for friends and family.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and internal progression in a dynamic industry.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment while developing your finance career.
- Qualifications: CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified or equivalent experience with proven management accounting skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Location: Dronfield
Working Hours: Monday – Friday
Salary: Highly Competitive + Benefits
About Us
Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK’s largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories. We are committed to delivering high‑quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers.
About the Role
We are looking for a commercially focused Management Accountant to take ownership of the site’s management accounts and play a key role in driving financial performance. This is a highly visible role at the heart of the business, responsible for delivering timely, accurate, and insightful financial information to support effective decision making. You will business partner closely with Commercial, NPD, and Operational teams, supporting forecasting, product costings, and profitability analysis to drive continuous improvement. You will own the site P&L, support balance sheet and cash flow activities, and ensure all reporting is delivered in line with Group requirements and deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
- Own weekly and monthly P&L reporting, variance analysis, and management commentary for site and Group submission
- Provide clear financial insight into sales, margin, and product profitability to support decision making
- Lead product costings and profitability analysis, working closely with Commercial, NPD, and Operations teams
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning, including sales and margin forecasts
- Present performance and supporting profit improvement initiatives
- Provide commercial finance support across promotions, NPD, tenders, and pricing proposals
- Analyse performance drivers and explain variances to non‑financial stakeholders
- Support capital expenditure appraisal, payback analysis, and post‑investment reviews
- Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting, and systems
- Undertake ad hoc analysis and project work to support business objectives
About You
You are a driven and determined finance professional who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. You combine strong technical accounting skills with commercial insight and the confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders constructively. You are comfortable working at pace, have excellent attention to detail, and can translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insight for non‑financial colleagues. With a continuous improvement mindset, you actively look for better ways of working and adding value.
Key Skills and Qualifications
- CIMA / ACCA / ACA qualified, or qualified by experience
- Proven management accounting experience, including product costings
- SAP experience highly desirable
- Food manufacturing or wider FMCG experience preferred
Benefits
- 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
- Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid are free and confidential support services 365 days a year
- Boparan Restaurant Group Discount – 50% discount for friends and family (Cycle2Work Scheme)
Why Join Us?
As one of the UK’s largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and development, with strong internal progression and a focus on building long‑term careers.
Management Accountant in Dronfield employer: 2 Sisters Food Group
Join 2 Sisters Food Group, a leading player in the UK food manufacturing sector, where you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment in Dronfield. With a commitment to employee growth, we offer extensive career development opportunities, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave and wellness support. Our collaborative culture encourages innovation and continuous improvement, making it an ideal place for finance professionals looking to make a meaningful impact.
