Finance Analyst

Pilgrims Europe; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Northern Ireland is seeking a detail-oriented Site Finance Analyst for a temporary role. In this position, you will own Cost of Sales and Overheads reporting, ensuring compliance with statutory standards and delivering insightful analysis. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and a passion for a finance career. This role focuses on reporting, reconciliation, and KPI generation to support site management.

Qualifications

• Solid management accounting experience, ideally in FMCG.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Passionate about developing a career in Finance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journals and provide performance insights.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and participate in review meetings.
• Deliver accurate Cost of Sales reporting and variance analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Management accounting experience

Advanced Excel skills

Results-driven mindset

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Temporary role for 12 months to cover maternity

Purpose of the Role: We're looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Site Finance Analyst to join our team in Enniskillen. This role is key to delivering insightful reporting and analysis that supports the effective execution of the Site and Chilled Meals strategy. You'll take ownership of Cost of Sales and Overheads reporting, ensuring alignment with statutory, Pilgrim's Europe, and best practice standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly journals and provide performance insights for the site.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and participate in monthly review meetings, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Deliver accurate Cost of Sales reporting and variance analysis against budget/forecast, clearly communicating findings to site management.
• Produce and analyse weekly Yields and Product Price Variance reports.
• Reconcile reports to the General Ledger, including GRIR accounts and supplier statements.
• Support the delivery of annual budgets, forecasts, and year-end accounts.
• Generate daily/weekly labour performance KPIs.
• Actively contribute to site projects aimed at continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and internal reporting standards.
• Maintain strong internal controls to mitigate business risk.
• Carry out ad-hoc duties as required by Site and Central Finance teams.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Strong analytical and numerical skills with solid management accounting experience, ideally in FMCG.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office; SAP experience is a plus.
• Results-driven with a keen eye for detail and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships across a matrix organisation.
• Proven ability to meet weekly deadlines and deliver high-quality KPIs.
• Passionate about developing a career in Finance.

About the company

Pilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.

Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.

Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day.

Pilgrim's Europe is an equal opportunities employer.