Operations Accountant

Sofina Foods Europe; Livingston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations Accountant for their Livingston site. In this key leadership role, you will lead a finance team while providing critical insights that drive operational success. Your expertise in financial reporting and process improvement will be vital as you influence decision-making and contribute to cost efficiencies. This opportunity offers a pathway to career growth within a supportive culture that values initiative and collaboration. Join a forward-thinking company committed to sustainability and quality in the food industry.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Discounted or Free Food

Enhanced Sick Pay

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Qualified finance professional with experience in manufacturing finance.
• Hands-on approach with strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver real-time insights on site performance and lead financial reporting.
• Act as finance lead on cross-functional projects and ensure robust controls.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Analytical Skills

Advanced Excel

Communication Skills

Process Improvement

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified

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Summary

Operations Accountants – Step Into a Key Leadership Role at Our Livingston Site

Additional Benefits

Company Pension Scheme, Discounted or Free Food, Enhanced Sick Pay, Private Medical Insurance

The Role

Are you looking to take the lead in a finance role that’s close to the action? At Sofina Foods, we’re offering an exciting opportunity to step into a site-facing leadership role at our state-of-the-art Livingston facility—home to the production of premium seafood for Waitrose and other top-tier customers.

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. Reporting into the Financial Controller (Scotland), you’ll have both the responsibility and freedom to make your mark.

Your Key Responsibilities

This is a role for someone who wants more than just month-end routines. You’ll influence decision-making, lead finance on cross-functional projects, and contribute directly to operational improvements, cost efficiencies, and long-term growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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.

The Ideal Candidate

You’ll be a qualified finance professional who thrives in a hands-on, fast-moving environment, with the skills and mindset to drive improvement and influence change.

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified, with strong grounding in manufacturing finance
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills, with a passion for improving processes
• Confident communicator with a proactive, solution-focused approach
• Experience in food or seafood manufacturing is a strong advantage

Why Sofina Foods?

We’re one of Europe’s leading food groups, offering a platform for real career progression, learning, and leadership. At Livingston, you’ll be part of a team that thrives on continuous improvement, and part of a wider group that’s investing in people, product, and performance.

What's in it for you?

• Visibility & Influence – Be embedded in site leadership, where your numbers guide decisions.
• Career Growth – Build toward Financial Controller or senior commercial finance roles within a growing group.
• A First-Class Site – Work on a modern, high-performing site that supplies premium products to the most discerning retailers.
• Supportive Culture – Join a team that values initiative, integrity, and collaboration.

Company Information

Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It’s a place to build your future.

With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.

Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.

Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.

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.

If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you.

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Location

Livingston, West Lothian

Hours of Work

Full-time

Company

Sofina Foods

Country Code

GB

AutoReqId

4415BR

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