Management Accountant

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Management Accountant to join our team in Middlesbrough!

This is an excellent opportunity for an operationally driven Management Accountant to join a fast-paced team, providing accurate reporting and analysis of site financial performance. You'll also support the ongoing development and enhancement of projects, processes and performance measures, helping to drive operational efficiency and meet evolving business requirements.

At The Compleat Food Group, we're on a mission to create great-tasting food that not only brings joy to your taste buds but also extends love to our planet. We fondly refer to it as 'Food to Feel Good' because we believe in savouring every bite whilst making a positive impact.

Our team of c6,000 remarkable individuals forms the core of all that we undertake. Their genuine passion drives the creation of delectable products for UK consumers, prominent retailers, and our thrilling market-leading brands such as Wall's Pastry, Squeaky Bean, and Unearthed

Monday to Friday 8:30am – 5pm

• Interrogation of site financial performance to assist decision making.
• Monitoring and reporting on key daily and weekly performance indicators (KPIs)
• Ensuring financial reporting is completely accurately and within agreed timescales
• Preparation and monitoring of monthly reports, ensuring queries are resolved in a timely and effective manner
• Assisting the OpEx team in driving cost reduction projects through manufacturing improvement projects
• Calculating and posting all accruals and prepayments.
• Completion of monthly balance sheet reconciliation for review and approval by the Finance Manager.
• Monthly forecasting of site performance.
• Annual budgeting of site performance.
• Accurately forecast capital spend and benefits, ensuring alignment to approved capital proposal and escalating any delays / pull forwards
• Tracking capital project spend and benefits, ensuring this aligns to the approved capital proposal.
• Financial data gathering for the post investment appraisals for all capital projects.
• Assisting with annual group R&D tax reclaim

• Part or fully Qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW etc)
• Advanced excel and ERP skills
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Great communicator and comfortable with liaising with stakeholders at all levels
• Proactive, organised and able to flexibly in order to meet deadlines and have the drive to deliver results
• FMCG or manufacturing experience is essential

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
• Employee well-being and community support groups
• Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform
• Charity Initiatives and Team events
• 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
• Physical Wellbeing Benefits – Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
• Free Financial wellbeing – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools
• Holiday Discounts via Online Retail Discount

The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.

We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.

Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.

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