Supply Chain Accountant

Michael Page; Folkestone; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established FMCG company in Folkestone is seeking a Supply Chain Accountant to support financial operations, focusing on cost control, budgeting, and financial analysis. The successful candidate will work towards a professional accounting qualification and possess strong knowledge of supply chain processes. This permanent role offers competitive salary and career growth opportunities within a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Permanent role with career growth opportunities

Inclusive and professional company culture

Opportunity to work in an organisation with a strong industry presence

Qualifications

• Working towards a professional accounting qualification.
• Experience in financial analysis within the FMCG industry or similar sectors.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain processes and cost accounting principles.
• Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills.
• Analytical mindset with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-departmental teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor supply chain budgets, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Analyse cost variances and provide actionable recommendations to improve profitability.
• Maintain accurate financial records related to inventory, procurement, and logistics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise supply chain processes and financial outcomes.
• Generate detailed financial reports for management, highlighting key trends and insights.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies in all supply chain-related transactions.
• Support month-end and year-end financial closing processes related to supply chain activities.
• Assist in forecasting and financial modelling to support business planning efforts.

Job description

The Supply Chain Accountant will play a key role in supporting financial operations within the FMCG industry, focusing on cost control, budgeting, and financial analysis. This permanent role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the accounting and finance department with expertise in supply chain processes.

Client Details

This opportunity is within a well-established and respected organisation in the FMCG sector. The company has a focus on delivering quality products while maintaining efficient and effective financial operations.

Description

• Prepare and monitor supply chain budgets, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Analyse cost variances and provide actionable recommendations to improve profitability.
• Maintain accurate financial records related to inventory, procurement, and logistics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise supply chain processes and financial outcomes.
• Generate detailed financial reports for management, highlighting key trends and insights.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies in all supply chain-related transactions.
• Support month-end and year-end financial closing processes related to supply chain activities.
• Assist in forecasting and financial modelling to support business planning efforts.

Profile

A successful Supply Chain Accountant should be:

• Working towards a professional accounting qualification
• Experience in financial analysis within the FMCG industry or similar sectors.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain processes and cost accounting principles.
• Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills.
• An analytical mindset with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-departmental teams.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Permanent role with career growth opportunities in the FMCG sector.
• Hybrid working
• Inclusive and professional company culture.
• Opportunity to work in an organisation with a strong industry presence.