Assistant Factory Accountant

GREENCORE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance up to 4x salary

Company share save scheme

Exclusive Greencore employee discount

Wellbeing Centre platform

Enhanced parental leave and menopause

Job summary

Greencore Group in London is seeking a data-driven Finance Analyst to join our busy finance team. You will handle large data sets, identify variances and produce formalised reports with accuracy and speed to support key financial decisions.

While previous finance experience is helpful, the role emphasizes strong Excel skills, attention to detail and the ability to partner with factory personnel to drive improvements in labour efficiency and material reporting.

Qualifications

• Excellent communicator who can work on their own initiative.
• Previous experience within a similar data analysis, stock controller or financial analysis/admin role.
• Strong attention to detail and attention span skills.
• Computer literate in Microsoft packages (Competent Excel user).

Responsibilities

• Preparation and analysis of key management accounting reports (Labour efficiency and Material Variance).
• Part code and product BOM set-ups.
• Business partnering with key factory personnel.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026,we’reone of the UK’s leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better.

As a vibrant and fast-moving business,we’reproud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn.

Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy thevery best, whenever and wherever they shop.

What you'll be doing

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a data driven individual to become part of the finance team at our London site. This role is ideal for someone who has an analytical mind, who can look at data and spot variances and process in a timely manner. All though financial experience is ideal it is not essential, what is important is the ability to work accurately at pace in a deadline orientated business where turnaround times are tight and ever changing. You will be handling large sets of data, checking for anomalies and manipulating the data ensuring it’s correct to go out in formalised reports to the business. Attention to detail is paramount as these reports drive key financial decisions for the business. This is an admin heavy role with high touch points of data manipulation and analysis that demands a high attention span coupled with strong Excel skills.

Key Accountabilities:

• Preparation and analysis of key management accounting reports (Labour efficiency and Material Variance).
• Part code and product BOM set-ups.
• Business partnering with key factory personnel.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Excellent communicator who can work on their own initiative
• Previous experience within a similar data analysis, stock controller or financial analysis/admin role
• Strong attention to detail and attention span skills
• Computer Literate in Microsoft packages (Competent Excel user)

At Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together we make every day taste better.

If this sounds like you join us, grow with Greencore and be a part of driving our future success.

What you’ll get in return

• Competitive salary and job-related benefits
• Life insurance up to 4x salary
• Company share save scheme
• Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
• Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
• Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies

Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.

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