Operations Finance Manager

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Manager – Finance Operations to become a vital part of our onsite Finance Team at Forza & Kober. This role is perfect for those passionate and eager to contribute to a dynamic team.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Location: Forza (Normanton) & Kober (Cleckheaton), site based

Contract Type: Fixed‑Term Contract ending May 2027

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the Management Accounting team provides timely, accurate management information to control daily/weekly/monthly operational costs and variances.
• Manage and control inventory valuations and associated risks.
• Inform and review standard costing and master data processes for site, supporting and challenging shared group resources.
• Business partner with the Operations departments on all technical accounting issues, provide guidance, review and interpret inputs, and challenge back where necessary.
• Provide ad‑hoc analysis and business partnering services where required.
• Present full weekly and monthly P&L reviews to stakeholders.
• Coordinate forecasting of site P&L and inventory performance.
• Business partner central functional heads (Finance, IT, People, Legal) to communicate between departments.
• Review and validate all period‑end journals and oversee the preparation and reconciliation of the period P&L, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Manage corporate reporting processes for group‑level submissions.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of period balance‑sheet reviews with Group Controllership.
• Support and challenge local site and Group Shared Services AP & AR processes on D365 to ensure accurate and timely supplier payments and sales revenue collection.
• Act as the ultimate responsible party for all internal and external audit relationships.
• Lead internal D365 Dynamics development and support external testing and improvement plans.
• Review and challenge existing processes and identify opportunities to improve and simplify.
• Manage and coordinate the annual budgeting process.
• Manage training and development of finance team members.

What We Are Looking For:

• Qualified accountant preferred (ACA, ACCA or CIMA); candidates qualified by experience also considered.
• Ability to build strong business‑partnering relationships across the business.
• Experience in management reporting and planning.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Ideally experience with Microsoft D365 system implementation or any other end‑to‑end system.

What’s in It for You:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• 15% Asda In‑store Discount.
• Paid Annual Leave Allowance – 33 days per annum.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Life Assurance – 4× annual base salary.
• Help@hand – free, unlimited 24/7 video consultations with a UK‑based GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support.
• Grocery Aid support services for you and your family.
• Electric Vehicle Scheme.
• Asda Mobile Discount – 30% off a wide range of bundles and add‑ons for you and one family member.
• Discounted health assessments with BUPA.
• Asda Pet Insurance discount – up to 10%.
• MAB mortgage and protection advice – fee‑free, no‑obligation.
• Exchange rates via Asda Money for better travel rates.
• Ride‑to‑work scheme with savings on bikes, clothing, and equipment.
• Care Concierge – legal and general care resources.
• Additional benefits by job band, including private healthcare, car allowances, and long‑term incentive schemes.

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About Us: Our purpose at IPL, Forza & Kober is simple: we are one team creating exceptional value for our customers, supporting Asda on their journey to becoming #2 in the marketplace. We live and breathe our values, playing to our strengths while supporting each other’s development. We are a community of passionate individuals with diverse skills and expertise, forming a high‑performing company. We are committed to a fully inclusive business that represents our customers, locations, and the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of sex, age, race, religion, gender or sexual identity and socio‑economic background, celebrating diversity in all its forms. We are seeking applicants who share our values, culture and celebrate diversity. Our culture is our people and our people are our culture!