Group Management Accountant

Young's Seafood; Malton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A food production company in Malton is seeking a detail-driven Finance Analyst to support business functions. This role involves reporting, cost analysis, and partnering with central teams to influence decision-making. Ideal candidates will have financial qualifications and experience in FMCG. Benefits include a competitive salary and pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Competitive Contributory Pension

Online Benefits Hub

Life assurance scheme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' industry experience.
• FMCG and manufacturing background desirable.
• Ability to discuss financial information with non-financial colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Closing the Central month end, including recharges, prepayments and accruals.
• Reviewing and explaining monthly performance analytics for Central costs.
• Business partnering with central teams to report financial performance accurately.

Skills

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified/part-qualified accountant

Advanced spreadsheet skills

Strong critical thinking and analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Tools

SAP accounting software

Job description

The Role

At Sofina Foods, we're looking for a detail-driven, commercially minded Finance Analyst to support our Central business functions. This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact through high-quality reporting, cost analysis, and financial insight that directly supports decision-making and business planning. You'll be a key business partner to a range of central teams, bringing clarity to performance, enabling effective forecasting, and supporting strategic initiatives through data-driven analysis. This is more than a reporting role - it's a chance to work cross-functionally, contribute to business transformation, and develop your skills in a fast-paced, international environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• CIMA / ACCA / ACA qualified/part-qualified accountant, ideally with at least two years\' industry experience.
• FMCG and manufacturing background desirable - ideally international.
• Advanced spreadsheet skills together with working knowledge of SAP accounting software would be beneficial.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyse and summarise complex information.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high quality and reliability of deliverables.
• Organisation skills along with ability to manage time effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to discuss and explain financial information with colleagues who do not have financial background.
• Ability to work well in a team, within the group accounting team as well as the wider business.

Why Sofina Foods?

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive Contributory Pension
• Online Benefits Hub
• Life assurance scheme
• Free onsite parking

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We\'re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Closing the Central month end, including recharges, prepayments and accruals.
• Reviewing, investigating and explaining monthly performance analytics and reports for Central costs.
• Business partnering with central function teams to understand, comment on and report financial performance accurately.
• Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support accounting and reporting teams with financial information.
• Support/lead one-off and recurring projects and analysis as required by the business.

Summary

An Opportunity to Drive Insight, Influence Decisions, and Partner Across the Business