Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

Due to continued business growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Financial Accountant to join our Finance Team based in Bodmin. This is a key role within the business, supporting financial planning, analysis, and reporting, and working closely with both finance colleagues and wider operational teams in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Hours of work: 09:00 – 17:00

Days of work: Monday to Friday

Location: This is a fully onsite role based at our Bodmin site

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience and qualifications

Bonus: Performance‑related bonus scheme

Proper Cornish is a well‑established, proudly Cornish business based in Bodmin, specialising in high‑quality pasties and pastry products enjoyed by customers across the UK. With a history dating back to 1988, we employ around 300 colleagues and generate an annual turnover of approximately £37 million, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern food manufacturing. As part of a growing group, we have recently joined IDAK and benefit from the backing of a large private equity organisation, providing long‑term investment, stability, and support.

The business is also preparing to introduce a brand‑new ERP system, and this role will play a key part in helping to shape and implement the new system, contributing to improved processes, data integrity, and enhanced financial reporting.

• Lead the annual budget and quarterly reforecast processes
• Develop and maintain financial models to support scenario planning, margin analysis, and operational decision‑making
• Support timely management reporting and month‑end close activities

• Maintain and update standard costs, labour, and overhead absorption rates
• Analyse production variances (yield, labour, materials, waste) and work closely with operational teams to improve cost performance
• Support NPD and Sales teams with product costings, pricing decisions, and margin modelling

• Provide oversight and support across purchase ledger activities, ensuring compliance with financial policies and audit requirements
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the business
• Maintain compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, Environmental, and Company policies

• Working within a small, friendly and hardworking team
• Support the development of colleagues where appropriate
• Undertake additional projects or activities as required to support business needs

• Fully qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA (this qualification is an essential requirement of the role)
• Post‑qualification experience within a manufacturing environment (food/FMCG preferred)
• Strong understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, and operational finance
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills; experience using Power BI
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure

• Strong organisational skills and commitment to accuracy and integrity
• Commercially minded with a proactive, problem‑solving approach
• Reliable, punctual, and dependable
• Team‑focused with the ability to work collaboratively across departments
• Aligned with our company values of Quality, Friendliness, Customer Focus, Honesty, and Passion

• Company‑funded Health Cash Plan
• Death in Service plan
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 helpline)
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Free use of spa & golf facilities in St Austell
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Employment anniversary cash awards
• £500 colleague referral bonuses
• Subsidised staff canteen
• Free pasties and pastries every day
• Huge discounts on pasties, pastries, cakes, and tarts
• Weekly free fruit
• Birthday voucher for the canteen
• Regular staff BBQs
• Monthly colleague treats
• Christmas celebrations and goodies
• Local business discounts
• Strong internal communication and colleague engagement initiatives

If you’re a qualified accountant with a positive, can‑do attitude and want to be part of a friendly, growing business where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

05 June 2026