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.
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary, plus annual bonus and a range of employee benefits.
- 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.
- 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.
Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer. We are committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all of our staff.
Operations Management Accountant, Lichfield, Staffordshire employer: Agrialfreshproduce
Agrial Fresh Produce is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and development. With competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits including life assurance and an Employee Assistance Programme, and a commitment to continuous learning through funded apprenticeships and training, employees are empowered to grow within the company. Located in Wigan, our site is well-connected and part of a larger cooperative group, providing stability and a sense of community while producing high-quality food products for renowned retailers.
