Group Accounting Manager: Lead Reporting & Controls

Sofina Foods, Inc.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofina Foods, based at our new European HQ in Leeds, is seeking a Group Accounting Manager to deliver accurate reporting, strong financial controls and insightful commercial analysis across central functions.

You will combine technical accounting expertise with business partnering, drive process improvements and lead a small finance team of two, partnering with stakeholders across the organisation.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification is required.
• At least two years' post-qualification industry experience.
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyse, interpret and communicate complex financial information.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality outputs.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative approach and ability to build relationships across the business.
• Advanced spreadsheet skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts for central business functions.
• Review monthly performance reporting, analysis and financial insights.
• Take ownership of key accounting period controls and reporting processes.
• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensure a strong control environment.
• Drive consistency in accounting practices and cost allocation methodologies across the business.
• Lead and maintain robust financial processes and governance.
• Support and lead ad hoc projects, analysis and business improvement initiatives.
• Manage and develop a team of two accountants/finance assistants.
• Support the delivery of clean and efficient external audits.
• Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts and tax computations.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Finance and the wider business.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

SAP accounting systems

Job description

Sofina Foods, based at our new European HQ in Leeds, is seeking a Group Accounting Manager to deliver accurate reporting, strong financial controls and insightful commercial analysis across central functions.

You will combine technical accounting expertise with business partnering, drive process improvements and lead a small finance team of two, partnering with stakeholders across the organisation.