Operations Accountant

Sofina Foods Europe; Fraserburgh; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofina Foods Europe is seeking an Operations Accountant to join the Fraserburgh site leadership team. You will deliver timely financial reporting, partner with operational leaders, and drive performance through analysis and strong controls.

The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting and improving site financial processes, with a hands-on approach to cost management and capital project evaluation. Based onsite five days a week.

Qualifications

• Qualified finance professional with strong financial control and commercial insight.
• Experience delivering timely financial reporting and business partnering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver monthly financial reporting in line with group deadlines.
• Partner with operational teams to provide financial insight for decisions.
• Lead analysis of labour, yield, cost performance and site KPIs.
• Maintain balance sheet integrity, controls, and audit readiness.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Monitor working capital, stock and cost performance; identify risks and opportunities.
• Prepare business cases for capital investment decisions.
• Drive improvements in reporting, processes and site performance.
• Develop and implement new reporting tools and procedures.
• Coach and support finance team members.

Skills

Financial analysis

Management accounting

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Help drive operational performance through financial insight

Role Overview

We\'re looking for an Operations Accountant to join our site leadership team and play a key role in supporting business performance within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional who enjoys combining strong financial control with commercial insight and business partnering. Working closely with operational leaders, you\'ll provide timely and accurate reporting, identify opportunities for improvement, and help drive informed decision-making across the site. As a trusted partner to both site and finance leadership teams, you\'ll support the delivery of operational and financial objectives through meaningful analysis, robust controls and continuous improvement initiatives. This role is based onsite 5 days a week at our Fraserburgh location.

Key Duties

• Deliver accurate and timely monthly financial reporting in line with Group requirements and deadlines.
• Partner with operational teams to provide financial insight and performance analysis that supports decision-making.
• Lead reporting and analysis of key operational metrics, including labour, yield, cost performance and site KPIs.
• Maintain strong financial controls and ensure balance sheet integrity, compliance and audit readiness.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Monitor working capital, stock and cost performance, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Prepare and evaluate business cases to support capital investment decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across reporting, processes and site performance.
• Support the development and implementation of new reporting tools and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with site leadership to identify opportunities for efficiency and operational improvement.
• Provide coaching and support to finance team members where appropriate.

Ideal Candidate

We\'re looking for a commercially minded finance professional who can translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights. You\'ll have:

• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally within food production.
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience.
• An understanding of operational processes, systems and performance metrics.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial and operational data.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive approach and a passion for continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

At Sofina Foods, you\'ll be part of a business where finance plays a critical role in driving operational success. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with site leadership teams, influence key business decisions and contribute to the ongoing performance and growth of the operation. As part of a leading international food business, you\'ll have the opportunity to develop your skills, broaden your experience and build a rewarding career within an organisation that values collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

About Sofina

Sofina Foods is more than just a food company. It\u2019s a place where you can grow your career, learn new skills, and make a positive impact. With a wide range of meat and seafood products that delight consumers worldwide, Sofina Foods is always looking for talented and passionate people to join its team of over 13,000 employees across 40 sites in Canada and Europe. At Sofina Foods, you will be part of a culture that values innovation, quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. You will work with diverse and delicious products that are sourced responsibly and sustainably from over 50 different protein sources from 5 continents. Our vision is to be the most successful food company in the world. If you are looking for a rewarding and exciting career in the food sector, Sofina Foods is the place for you.

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