Assistant Site Accountant

pladis Global; Willesden; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

pladis Global in Harlesden, London, seeks a seasoned Finance professional to join the Site Leadership Team for the Harlesden factory. You will lead budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting to drive site performance.

Responsibilities include partnering with cross-functional teams, supporting capital projects, and developing cost‑awareness across site cost centres while steering continuous improvement in finance processes.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to analyse financial data and present clear results.
• Strong leadership and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Pursuit or attainment of a recognised professional finance qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead site budgeting and quarterly forecasts for Harlesden site.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to drive cost efficiency.
• Support capital reporting and business cases for site investments.
• Oversee and mentor offshore finance team and ensure robust controls.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Financial analysis

Financial modelling

Investment appraisal

Microsoft Office

Professional qualification (CIMA/ACA/…

Education

CIMA/ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led , resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility , we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

What will this role achieve?

This role will provide key support to the Site Leadership Team for theHarlesdenfactory site.

The role will be based in Harlesden and reports to theHarlesdenRegional Finance Manager within Supply ChainFinance, andwill provide pivotal support in a range of areas, including the preparation of quarterly forecasts / budgets and performance reporting.

The role will involve working closely with a wide range of cross-functional team members as well as guiding the offshore finance function.

Developing Cost Centre Managers' financial awareness, finance support for cases for the site capital investment process andfacilitatingthe management team in controlling and forecasting the cost base are all part of the responsibilities. Standard product costing ownership including financial support for thedevelopment of new products. A drive for continuous improvement will be crucial to develop the processes and practices of thesitefinance function.

What will be your key deliverables?

• Ensuring that decisions, plans, and strategies are formulated on a sound commercial and financial basis.
• Reviewing and reporting performance against agreed budgets and forecasts and driving the formulation ofthe vitalaction plans to meet thoseobjectives.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory and group accounting procedures, highlighting areas of concern asappropriateand taking corrective action.
• Business partner to site costcentremanagers, supporting them inoverheadsmanagement andmentoron financial matters.
• Completing the sites budget and monthly forecasting processes.
• Standard product costing ownership including financial support for the development of new products.
• Supporting and liaising with project leadsregardingcapital reporting and forecasting, capital businesscasesand managing monthly site projects meetings.
• Site prime and overhead performance analysis andmonth endreporting.
• Ensuring robust financial control throughmaintainingthe site asset register,being responsible fortimelycapitalisation, disposal, and asset verification.
• Periodic balance sheet reconciliation review.
• Supervision and support of the offshore team, including development training and acting as the first point of contact.
• Reporting into the Regional Finance Manager and site leadership team.
• Deputiseas the need arises for the Regional Finance Manager

Bring yourexperience

• Able todemonstrate communication and leadership ability, with the gravitas to build solid, successful working relationships cross functionally.
• Experience of Financial Analysis / modelling / investment appraisal techniques
• The desire to challenge the status quo, actively engage with thewhole site.
• Proven knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Excel, and Word/PowerPoint)
• Willing to commit towards the completion of arecognisedprofessional qualification such as CIMA/ACA/ACCA
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to make financial analysis easilyunderstood
• Ability to planeffectivelyand work under owninitiative

OurValues

Purpose led-We'reenergised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with everybite

Agile-We'reever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and ourconsumers

Positive-We'rehighly motivatedoptimistic,fearless, and we inspire each other to bebetter

Resilient-We'repersistent in the face of setbacks,quick toadapt, learnand moveforward

Collaborative-We gain strength fromoperatingas one pladis, winning and succeeding together.

Best mix of ingredients

pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like everyexcellentrecipewe'rea thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to workthat'sas diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives andnew ideashelp us grow and thrive.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.