Senior Operations Accountant

Wren Kitchens; Barton-upon-Humber; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the kitchen retail sector is seeking a talented individual to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on delivering accurate financial data and insights to drive operational efficiency across multiple sites. You will collaborate closely with senior managers and lead reporting initiatives that enhance financial performance. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this company offers world-class training and uncapped earning potential, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in finance.

Benefits

World-class training

Uncapped earning potential

Commission during annual leave

Eye care vouchers

Employee discount

Refer a friend scheme

Opportunities for career progression

Staff discount after the first year

Qualifications

• CIMA qualified or equivalent with relevant financial experience.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably IFS.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate financial data for multiple sites in the UK & US.
• Provide insightful analysis on financial performance and drive improvements.

Skills

CIMA qualification or equivalent

Financial experience in manufacturing

Experience with ERP systems (preferably IFS)

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

CIMA qualification or equivalent

Tools

IFS ERP system

Job description

About The Role

Who are Wren Kitchens? Wren Kitchens are passionate about kitchens and our people! We have achieved milestones such as opening over 110 showrooms, launching in the USA, and winning awards including the UK's Number 1 place to work. We are looking for talented individuals to join us and continue our success story.

Critical purpose of role:

• Deliver timely and accurate operational financial data to the business.
• Interrogate large data sets to gain insights into business processes and performance.
• Protect business assets through financial integrity.

Main responsibilities:

• Deliver accurate weekly and periodic manufacturing and logistics P&Ls for multiple sites in the UK & US.
• Reconcile COGs and gross margin, investigating variances and discrepancies.
• Manage weekly operational variance reporting, including direct and indirect labour analysis and fixed costs.
• Review weekly PI counts and stock reporting to support purchasing and forecasting.
• Partner with Senior Manufacturing and Logistics managers to ensure accurate and timely financial information.
• Lead and develop operational reporting packs with commentary to identify and drive efficiencies.
• Provide insightful analysis on financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and drive continuous improvement in processes, reporting, and systems.
• Track in-year savings from improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Finance Systems team to ensure master data accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, controls, and best practices.
• Support process improvement initiatives.

What we offer:

• World-class training on products, systems, and sales processes, including a one-week residential training at our Academy in Barton-upon-Humber.
• Uncapped earning potential.
• Commission paid during annual leave.
• Eye care vouchers.
• Employee Discount.
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Staff discount after the first year.

About You

• Ideally CIMA qualified or equivalent.
• Relevant financial experience in a manufacturing or operational role.
• Experience with recognised ERP systems, preferably IFS.
• Excellent attention to detail, quality, and accuracy.
• Ability to lead and work within a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills for dealing with colleagues and suppliers.
• Commitment to doing the job right and challenging the status quo.

About The Company

At Wren, we're passionate about kitchens and bedrooms! As the UK's largest kitchen retailer and with expansion into the USA, we're a dynamic business that values growth and innovation.

Enjoy world-class training, a top-rated workplace, uncapped commission, and excellent career development opportunities.

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