Operations Accountant, Operations Accountant

Join a fast-paced food manufacturing site where finance drives real operational impact.

At Pilgrim’s Europe, we’re looking for an Operations Management Accountant to play a key role in supporting site performance, driving efficiency, and partnering with operations to deliver results. This is more than a reporting role – it’s about being on the factory floor, understanding the numbers behind the process, and influencing change.

Location – Bromborough

Food Manufacturing – Finance

Contract Type – Permanent, Full-time, Office-Based (no hybrid options)

• Act as the finance lead for operational performance, working closely with production teams to drive efficiencies and improve output
• Develop and enhance operational finance tools, including variance analysis and performance tracking
• Attend and contribute to daily Tier 1 and yield meetings, bringing financial insight to operational decisions
• Partner with Operational Excellence teams to identify improvement opportunities and track delivery of projects
• Lead the costing process for new and existing products, supporting pricing decisions with senior site leadership
• Deliver weekly forecasts and performance analysis, highlighting risks and opportunities
• Investigate variances, identify root causes, and provide clear, actionable insights
• Support budgeting and reforecasting processes
• Take ownership of the CAPEX process, including asset tracking and payback analysis
• Support the preparation of weekly and monthly accounts

• We’re keen to hear from candidates who thrive in a food manufacturing or FMCG environment, and enjoy working closely with operations.
• Studying towards CIMA or ACCA (minimum Management level or equivalent)
• Experience in a manufacturing or FMCG finance role
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP desirable)
• Ability to work at pace, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple priorities
• A proactive mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• Confident communicator, able to influence stakeholders across the site

• Opportunity to work closely with operations and influence real business performance
• Exposure to a fast‑paced, high‑volume food manufacturing environment
• Career development and progression opportunities within a large, growing business
• A culture that encourages ownership, practical thinking, and delivering results
• Supportive team environment with strong cross‑functional collaboration

If you’re looking for a role where you can step out from behind the numbers and into the operation, influence performance, and grow your career in food manufacturing finance — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of a team that’s driving performance where it matters most.