Senior Management Accountant

Your new companyYour new company are a UK based food manufacturer operating across UK and Ireland. It forms part of a larger European based parent group and runs numerous modern facilities that support nationwide processing, distribution, and supply chain reliabilityYour new roleIn your new involves developing a deep understanding of business operations, centralising suitable finance tasks, and creating clear reporting for leadership teams. It includes analysing packaging spend, monthly milk consumption, waste, and yields, as well as supporting customer profitability reviews. The position works closely with Group functions, site finance partners, commercial teams, and data teams to ensure accurate costings, address SAP costing issues, and maintain adherence to standard costing methodology. Responsibilities also include managing manufacturing cost trackers, supporting budgeting and forecasting, implementing board reporting, sharing knowledge across the team, and challenging site results to ensure high quality financial information.What you'll need to succeedYou will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant with proven experience in FMCG. You will be able to operate effectively at all levels and demonstrates excellent communication skills. They have the ability to manage and influence others, supported by strong SAP experience. As a self starter, they are capable of driving improvements while being a collaborative team player who can also work on their own initiative and develop skills in new areas.What you'll get in returnYou'll join a supportive and collaborative environment where your expertise is valued and your development is encouraged. You can expect opportunities to broaden your skill set, contribute to meaningful business improvements, and work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation. The role offers the chance to influence key decisions, take ownership of impactful projects, and grow within a team that recognises initiative, high performance, and continuous improvement. You will receive a salary up to £55,000 plus bonus.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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