Lead Operations Accountant

Chase and Holland; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job description

Lead Operations Accountant - Grimsby - Up to £65,000

Chase & Holland are excited to be working with a FMCG organisation that boasts impressive market share, who are looking for a dynamic, continuous improvement focused Lead Operations Accountant to join their passionate leadership team. You will report directly to the Regional Financial Controller and be responsible for a large production site, whilst working alongside other teams to provide reporting, guidance and insight. You will support the continuous improvement plan, improving data feeds and reporting meaningful data to various stakeholders.

Package & Benefits:

1. Great chance to work in a fast-growing sector of their business and a real opportunity to make a difference
2. Exceptional career development opportunities
3. Study support for ACCA/CIMA
4. Defined contribution pension scheme (8% employer) and life assurance
5. 25 days + BH's

Site Accountant responsibilities will include:

1. Trusted partner of Plant Director, plant leadership team and Regional Finance Operations Lead.
2. Lead weekly and monthly reporting for the site, including the preparation of and providing insight into the monthly Plant Continuous Improvement (CI) reports.
3. Attend daily plant leadership meetings and monthly plant CI meetings for Operations and Finance.
4. Reconciliation of actual gross margin in the P&L to gross margin in the Commercial Reporting Suite, investigating and explaining any differences.
5. Managing and mentoring the Plant finance team.
6. Ensuring accuracy in all operational reporting and analysis. Attend operational meetings for discussion of areas to improve, generate potential solutions and course of action.
7. Manage inventory agenda, including leading weekly stock meetings to management movement and cash.
8. Oversee reporting for yield, labour, wastage, cost and expenditure.
9. Capex proposals, review and tracking against approved project plan.
10. Identify and lead analysis and reporting of Research & Development claims for the Plant.
11. Drive cost reduction plans with the wider plant leadership team.
12. Drawing out management insights, challenging and supporting operational teams.

Required Skills & Experience:

1. ACCA/CIMA Qualified
2. You will need to have worked ideally in FMCG or manufacturing with high volume
3. Ability to explain financial information to non-finance managers in a way they understand
4. IT literate including ERP systems and strong experience on Excel (pivots, lookups)
5. Strong analytical and communication skills
6. Track record of delivery

If you are interested in this great Lead Operations Accountant role, please apply now.