Accountant

Eurocell PLC; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK building products company is seeking a Senior Accountant for its Operations Finance team. This role involves strategic business partnering, financial reporting, and analysis for the Recycling Division, with responsibilities including P&L ownership and month-end reporting. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years PQE, CIMA/ACCA qualification, and experience in a manufacturing environment. In addition, excellent benefits such as 25 days holiday, free healthcare, and a competitive salary are offered.

Benefits

Healthcare Cash Plan

3x Salary Life Assurance

Free Life Assurance Plan

Employee discount on products

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity benefits

Company Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years PQE in a relevant role.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Ability to translate operational issues into financial outputs.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic business partnering to the Recycling Management Team.
• Own the P&L for the Recycling Division.
• Conduct month-end reporting and annual budgets.

Skills

Strong academic qualifications

Team player

Proactive approach

Financial analysis

Education

CIMA / ACCA qualified

Tools

SAP

IFS

Job description

ROLE: Senior Accountant - Operational Finance

HOURS: 08:30 - 17:00 - Monday - Friday

SALARY: Competitive, dependent on experience, plus excellent company benefits

BENEFITS: Healthcare Cash Plan, 3x Salary Life Assurance, High Street Discounts, Staff Discount

BASE: Hybrid - Primarily based at Head Office, South Normanton / Clover Nook Site, Somercotes

Eurocell are a stock market listed Plc and the market leader for uPVC products within the building industry. We know that our people are our greatest asset, we are successful, dynamic, ambitious and looking for great team players to grow with us.

We are delighted to be recruiting for an Accountant to support our Recycling function. This role is an integral senior member of a team of finance professionals, responsible for all aspects of financial and management reporting for the Group's Operational divisions, comprising the Planning, Production, Recycling and Logistics functions.

The Operations Finance team is a cornerstone of the Group's Finance function, and a critical business partner to the Operations leadership team.

WHAT OUR SENIOR ACCOUNTANTS DO:

• Strategic business partnering to the Recycling Management Team
• P&L ownership for the Recycling Division
• Month end reporting, annual budgets and financial forecasts
• Identify and analyse risks and opportunities to achieve annual business unit targets
• Conduct financial appraisals, and corresponding cost tracking of strategic initiatives
• Develop a strong understanding of all areas of Recycling - becoming a "go-to" person for both the Operational Team and members of the Finance Teams
• Analyse performance for both internal and external stakeholders

WHAT WE NEED FROM OUR SENIOR ACCOUNTANTS:

• Strong academic qualifications, with at least 5+ years PQE
• CIMA / ACCA qualified - essential
• Experience of working within a manufacturing environment
• SAP/IFS system experience could be beneficial, particularly within production and financial modules
• Ability to work well with operational staff and translate operational opportunities and issues into financial outputs
• Strong team player, able to provide support to team members
• A proactive and positive approach, able to work on own initiative
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and prioritise accordingly

WHAT WE OFFER OUR SENIOR ACCOUNTANT:

• You will be rewarded with a very competitive basic salary
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory holidays - normally 33 days in total each year
• Free Healthcare plan for all employees
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity benefit
• Free Life Assurance Plan of 3x your Annual Salary
• Christmas shutdown
• Option to join the Eurocell Share Save Scheme at discounted rates, and share in our company success
• Company Pension Plan
• Employee discount on Eurocell products
• Discounts across many well-known online and high street retailers
• A blend of training, including e-learning and on the job training to help your career development
• Care First Employee Assistance Programme, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for confidential support and advice, if and when you need it
• Colleague Referral Programme; we pay you for successfully referring people to join our team
• Excellent opportunities to grow with us, and progress your career