Management Accountant - Maternity Cover

Greencore Group plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Holidays

Pension contributions

Life insurance

Share save scheme

Greencore Qualifications

Employee discount platform

Wellbeing centre access

Parental leave & menopause policies

Job summary

Greencore Group plc, a leading UK convenience food producer, is seeking a Management Accountant to oversee site costings, KPI reporting and forecasting to support operations and commercial decision-making.

You will lead cost models, support NPD/EPD activity and deliver insightful financial analysis for capex and project performance. Strong ERP experience and professional qualifications are desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar management accounting role.
• Strong communication skills.
• Confident working with data and producing insightful analysis.
• Able to work at pace and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently to drive actions.
• Experience with Finance ERP systems (desirable).
• ACCA/CIMA part-or fully-qualified (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Build a deep understanding of site cost drivers and maintain accurate costing models.
• Prepare, review and present costings for current and future product ranges, supporting NPD and EPD activity.
• Oversee accurate set up and maintenance of standard costs.
• Monitor, report and present KPIs, providing commentary and highlighting risks or opportunities.
• Support forecasting processes and alignment with key stakeholders and Group requirements.
• Deliver ad hoc modelling and analysis to support operational and commercial decisions.
• Provide financial analysis for Capex proposals, including ROI validation.
• Lead post-capital reviews to assess project performance.
• Act as site finance lead on minor project implementations.
• Provide clear commentary on P&L movements and variances versus forecast and last year.

Skills

Management accounting

Communication skills

Data analysis

Pace & deadlines

Independent work

Finance ERP

ACCA/CIMA desirable

Job description

Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we’re one of the UK’s leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better.

As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we’re proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn.

Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.

What you'll be doing

In this busy and exciting role, you will manage the Management Accounting activities for the site, providing insightful financial analysis and accurate reporting to support decision-making across operations and commercial teams.

Role Accountabilities

• Build a deep understanding of site cost drivers and maintain accurate costing models
• Prepare, review and present costings for current and future product ranges, supporting NPD and EPD activity
• Oversee accurate set up and maintenance of standard costs
• Monitor, report and present KPIs, providing commentary and highlighting risks or opportunities
• Support forecasting processes and alignment with key stakeholders and Group requirements
• Deliver ad hoc modelling and analysis to support operational and commercial decisions
• Provide financial analysis for Capex proposals, including ROI validation
• Lead post-capital reviews to assess project performance
• Act as site finance lead on minor project implementations
• Provide clear commentary on P&L movements and variances versus forecast and last year

What we’re looking for

• Experience in a similar management accounting role
• Strong communication skills
• Confident working with data and producing insightful analysis
• Able to work at pace and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated and able to work independently to drive actions
• Experience with Finance ERP systems (desirable)
• ACCA/CIMA part-or fully-qualified (desirable)

At Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together we make every day taste better.

If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary and job-related benefits
• Holidays
• Competitive matched pension contributions
• Life insurance up to 4x salary
• Company share save scheme
• Greencore Qualifications
• Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
• Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
• Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies

Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.