Finance Apprentice

pladis Foods Limited; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global snacks company is looking for an apprentice in finance to develop skills while working toward a CIMA qualification. This role includes responsibilities like variance analysis and budgeting while being part of a team that values collaboration and accountability. The company offers competitive pay and benefits in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and literacy skills required.
• Experience in a team environment is crucial.
• Must demonstrate a positive attitude and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Perform variance analysis and invoicing.
• Conduct product costing and budgeting.
• Support the offshore team and prepare KPI reporting.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Excellent team working skills

Good problem recognition

Attention to detail

Ability to multi-task

Education

Level 3 AAT/ATT

Job description

time left to apply End Date: August 16, 2025 (6 days left to apply)

job requisition id JR28033

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

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What’s it like working at a factory?

Proud to be part of the pladis family, Carr’s have been crafting the UK’s favourite biscuits and cakes since 1831 . We’re the oldest biscuit factory in the world producing some of our most loved products including Carr’s Crackers, McVitie’s Custard Creams, Bourbons and Ginger Nuts to name just a few!

We offer competitive pay and benefits including:

Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Free onsite parking

Progress your career with us and become part of a team that thrives on working together to create quality products.

What will this role achieve?

This role offers a unique opportunity ‘earn as you learn’ to build your financial knowledge in manufacturing .

T hroughout your apprenticeship, you’ll be supported as you work toward becoming a CIMA-qualified professional , setting you up for a successful future in finance .

What will be your key deliverables?

Reporting to the finance manager and with supervision from the site a ssistant Accountant , your typical day will involve ;

Variance Analysis

Invoicing

Product costing

Capital expenditure

Budgeting & forecasting

Weekly reporting

Analysing manufacturing cost base

Supporting Offshore team

Month end journal entries

KPI reporting

The successful applicant will develop a key working relationship and support fellow colleagues and maintain effective communication with the line/departmental management team.

Bring your experience

Level 3 AAT/ATT is preferable b ut not essential

Strong numerical and literacy skills

Quick at reacting

Good problem recognition

Be diligent and detail conscious

Excellent team working skills

Ability to multi-task and have the drive and tenacity to work under your own initiative

Deliver an effective and efficient service to the department

Applicants should demonstrate a willingness to work in a team environment and possess a positive attitude.

In addition you will have a good attendance record and demonstrate a flexible approach and willingness to drive change .

Our Purpose

Bring happiness with every bite

It’s a purpose that every one of our colleagues, all around the world believes in. And while we’re all unique, we also share the same values.

Each of our values is important on its own. In combination they’re incredibly powerful.

Our values have deep personal meaning to us. They’re part of who we are and what we stand for as an employer

Living our pladis values is a key part of success, look out for questions in your interview that link to these key pladis values.

Our Values

Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite

Agile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers

Positive – We’re highly motivated optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better

Resilient – We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward

Collaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together.

pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, differences are celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help 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 and Godiva are Equal Opportunity Employers, 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.

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.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.

About Us

pladis is one of the world’s fastest growing snacking companies and home to much loved brands including McVitie’s, GODIVA and Ülker. pladis also owns regional brands Jacob’s, Go Ahead, Flipz, Turtles, BN, Verkade and many more products across sweet and savoury biscuits, wafer, cake and chocolate.

Formed in 2016, pladis is the proud steward of over 300 years of family baking and confectionery experience. The expertise of our 16,000-strong global workforce spans 27 bakeries across 11 countries and is united by our purpose: to ‘bring happiness with every bite’.

As a responsible business delivering the highest quality products and exceptional service, pladis’ products have the potential to reach more than four billion people across the world.

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