Senior Management Accountant Finance · BBF

Senior Management Accountant

Hull, hybrid working

BBF

£60,000

Monday-Friday (9am-5pm)

• Prepare and deliver timely and accurate monthly management accounts, including full P&L and balance sheet analysis
• Lead month-end close processes, including accruals, prepayments, and variance analysis
• Ensure compliance with financial controls, policies, and procedures
• Support statutory reporting and audit processes

• Act as a finance business partner to operational and site teams
• Provide financial insight and challenge to support decision-making
• Work closely with production teams to analyse efficiency, waste, and yield performance
• Support with Capex, payback analysis, and Operational profitability

• Maintain and develop standard costing models
• Analyse production variances (labour, materials, overheads) and identify improvement opportunities
• Monitor inventory valuation and stock controls
• Support cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives

• Drive the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting cycles
• Collaborate with department heads to develop realistic financial plans
• Track performance against budget and provide actionable insights

• Identify and implement improvements in financial processes and reporting systems
• Drive efficiencies through automation and improved data analysis
• Contribute to finance transformation and system enhancements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)
• Significant experience in a management accounting role within manufacturing (ideally food or FMCG)
• Strong understanding of standard costing and production finance
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems
• Proven ability to influence and partner with non-finance stakeholders
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills

• Experience in a multi-site or fast-paced production environment

• Operational awareness and business acumen
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive approach
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills

• Competitive Salary
• 4x Life Assurance/Death in Service Benefit
• Access to the company Benefits Hub
• Access to ‘Company Shop’ – a discounted re‑distributor of surplus food

• 25 days holiday per annum (plus statutory holidays)
• Hybrid working
• 24/7 Access to a GP
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 Bereavement Support

• Dedicated in‑house Learning & Development/Training team
• Online training platform with access to 100+ training courses

• Quarterly and Yearly BBF Star Awards – recognising those who have gone above and beyond!
• Free on‑site parking