Operations Accountant

Chase and Holland; Fraserburgh; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in Fraserburgh is seeking an Operations Accountant to lead their finance team. You will deliver insights shaping commercial success, prepare capital proposals, and ensure robust financial controls. Ideal candidates will have ACCA/CIMA qualifications and experience in FMCG or manufacturing. The role offers a salary of up to £55,000 with excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Study support for ACCA/CIMA

Defined contribution pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG or manufacturing with high volume production.
• Ability to clarify financial concepts for non-financial managers.
• Strong analytical background and continuous improvement focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance team for site operations and continuous improvement.
• Deliver accurate performance insights and develop reporting tools.
• Prepare detailed capital expenditure proposals for board meetings.

Skills

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

ERP systems

Excel (pivots, lookups)

Education

Qualified or part qualified ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Overview

Operations Accountant - Fraserburgh - Up to £55,000

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 Operations Accountant to join their passionate leadership team. You will report directly to the Financial Controller; you will have the responsibility and freedom to make your mark.

As an experienced Operations or Management Accountant, you'll be the financial heartbeat of the site—leading a small, capable finance team and working closely with site leadership to deliver insights that genuinely shape our commercial and operational success.

Package & Benefits

• Great chance to work in a fast-growing sector of their business and a real opportunity to make a difference
• Exceptional career development opportunities
• Study support for ACCA/CIMA if needed
• Defined contribution pension scheme (8% employer) and life assurance
• 25 days + BHs

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate, real-time insight on site performance, from yields to labour efficiencies.
• Lead the development of financial reporting tools that support better, faster decision-making.
• Act as the key finance lead on cross-functional projects—validating investments and championing cost-saving initiatives.
• Prepare detailed, board-level capital expenditure proposals and support R&D claims.
• Improve how the business connects financial goals with operational execution—across all levels of the site.
• Ensure robust controls, clean reporting cycles, and full transparency across finance and operations.
• Trusted partner of Plant Director and plant leadership team
• Lead weekly and monthly reporting for the site, including the preparation of and providing insight into the monthly Plant Continuous Improvement

Qualifications

• Qualified or later stages part qualified ACCA/CIMA
• You will need to have worked ideally in FMCG or manufacturing with high volume
• Ability to explain financial information to non-finance managers in a way they understand
• IT literate including ERP systems and strong experience on Excel (pivots, lookups)
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Track record of delivery and a continuous improvement mentality

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

Chase & Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in Finance, Supply Chain, HR and IT recruitment and comfortably service Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire marketplaces