Group Accounting Manager: Strategic Financial Reporting Lead

Sofina Foods Europe; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofina Foods in Leeds, West Yorkshire, is seeking a Group Accounting Manager to lead monthly reporting, strengthen controls and provide strategic financial insight across central functions. You will manage a small team, partner with stakeholders, drive process improvements and support external audits and statutory accounting.

ACA/ACCA and 2+ years PQE preferred; FMCG experience is a plus. This role is based at Sofina Foods' European HQ in Leeds, offering an international environment and

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification
• 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
• The confidence to explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build effective working 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

ACA or ACCA

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Advanced spreadsheet skills

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Sofina Foods in Leeds, West Yorkshire, is seeking a Group Accounting Manager to lead monthly reporting, strengthen controls and provide strategic financial insight across central functions. You will manage a small team, partner with stakeholders, drive process improvements and support external audits and statutory accounting.

ACA/ACCA and 2+ years PQE preferred; FMCG experience is a plus. This role is based at Sofina Foods' European HQ in Leeds, offering an international environment and