At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our finance team to analyse operations and improve performance across manufacturing sites.
- Company: Florette, a leading UK food manufacturer with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, 33 days leave, and extensive employee benefits.
- Other info: Opportunities for personal development and a supportive workplace focused on mental health.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: CIMA qualified or final level, advanced Excel skills, and management accounting experience.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Operations Management Accountant to join our finance team in Lichfield. Working across both of our manufacturing sites and Agrial Fresh Farms, you will work with our Operational Management and Team Leaders to provide valuable insight into our Operational performance to improve performance and unlock efficiencies. You will be a key part of our monthly Management Accounting, playing a significant part in our month end reporting and analysis and stock accounting.
Working hours: 37.5 per week
Main Responsibilities
- Analyse weekly variances to budget & forecast for operations and farm operations
- Month end – completion, inventory reporting, margin analysis, weekly-to-monthly beetroot reconciliation, farm operations end-to-end
- Monthly rolling forecast of procurement and farm operations, including profit improvement plans
- Systems key user (ERP and BI)
- Assist Finance Control with audit and statutory obligations
- Partnering: Farming Manager and their direct reports UK Head of Procurement
- Enhanced variance analysis on operations and AFF, working with Farm Analyst on yield, headweight and labour variances
- Involvement in Procurement and AFF budgets
- Reporting of site overheads and over/underspend to budget and plan
- Support Site Controllers with operational analysis and costing requests
- Carry out any other reasonable requests as required by management
Skills and Experience Required
- CIMA qualified or final level.
- Advanced in Microsoft Excel.
- Use of Power BI is desirable.
- Experience within Management Accounting.
- Experience in FMCG is preferable.
- Ability to work under pressure and lead by example.
- Ability to solve problems and make decisions quickly.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Communication and good interpersonal skills.
Competitive Salary, plus annual bonus and a range of employee benefits you’d expect from a market leading business, including:
- Life Assurance: 3x your basic salary paid to your nominated beneficiary.
- Employee Assistance Programme and BUPA: Providing a Remote GP service along with a 24/7 helpline for financial, legal, medical and life issues, as well as access to BUPA Membership.
- Annual leave entitlement: 33 days annual leave per annum inclusive of UK Bank Holidays which increases with service, as well as the option to purchase up to 2 additional working weeks of holiday per annum.
- Learning and Development: Personalised induction and regular learning and development courses and schemes: From L2 to L7 Funded Apprenticeships, Leadership Development Programme, First-Aid and MHFA Training, and many more!
- Benefits Platforms: Employee discount platform for multiple retailers and access to salary finance schemes for bicycles, gyms, and financial assistance.
- Other: Recognition awards, Regular Employee Engagement days, attendance incentives, an annual volunteering day, and subsidised staff transport service from Burton on Trent.
About Us
Florette is one of three UK food manufacturing sites within Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd, which is an autonomous part of the larger 17,500 employee strong French co-operative group, Agrial. The business operates mainly under its recognisable Florette salad brand and we are one of the UK’s leading producers in the industry. Under the well-known Florette brand, our site processes and distributes pre-packed, ready to eat, fresh salad bags and bowls to some of the UK's most well-known supermarkets and retailers, as well as your favourite restaurants and fast food vendors. In total, we sell on average around 600,000kg of products every week.
Agrial has operations across 11 countries, with 100 industrial sites, and a 2024 turnover of €7.1bn across 5 food divisions which comprise of Beverage, Dairy, Meat, Fresh Produce & Agricultural operations.
Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer. We are committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all of our staff. That's why we've taken the Mental Health at Work Commitment and are currently delivering a programme of activities to ensure that everyone can have open and honest conversations about their wellbeing in the workplace and feel supported.
Operations Management Accountant, Lichfield, Staffordshire employer: Agrialfreshproduce
Florette is an exceptional employer located in Lichfield, Staffordshire, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters creativity and collaboration. With a strong commitment to employee development through personalised training programmes and generous benefits like 33 days of annual leave, life assurance, and a supportive Employee Assistance Programme, we prioritise the well-being and growth of our team members. Join us to be part of an award-winning brand journey where your contributions will make a meaningful impact in the food industry.
