Interim Management Accountant

at  Avarafoods

WHO ARE WE, AND WHAT DO WE DO?

You may not have heard of us, but there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country’s major supermarkets and well-known restaurants.
We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door – meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to investing in our people across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Management Accountant to join our finance Team, based at our Telford site.
The role is office based on an Interim contract initially 3 months. As a Management Accountant you’ll be working Monday to Friday 08.00-17.00

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING AS A MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT AT AVARA?

Lead the Finance function and provide financial control. The management of reporting and business partnering across the site.

What will your key responsibilities as a Management Accountant include?

• Working with the Site Manager, Site Senior Leadership Team, Operations Reporting Manager, Operations Business Partner and Central Finance.
• Maintain high level of financial governance, holding those on site accountable.
• Responsible for the site’s weekly and monthly reporting, including Profit & Loss, Bridge to Budget/Wow, commentary and KPIs.
• Ensuring and maintaining strict financial controls throughout the site with compliance to accounting standards.
• Provide Site Manger and Budget Holders with regular expenditure and analysis v Budget.
• Monthly Balance Sheet recs, ensuring correct treatment of Accruals & Provisions and appropriately supported.
• Responsible for keeping product standards up to date.
• Lead any site budgeting process as well as formal reforecasts as required.
• Maintain and report the PIP (Profit Improvement Plan) Tracker to the rest of the site management team.
• Ad-hoc reporting as required.
• Holiday Cover for other sites as required.WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
• ACA, CIMA or ACCA qualified with 3-5 years PQE, preferable gained within an FMCG environment.
• Strong financial acumen with a good understanding of financial analysis, cost management and value creation.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience in supporting a team.
• Able to work effectively to manage a team to deliver.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to think strategically to support business objectives.
• Able to build strong and effective working relationships with all key functions in organisation.
• Able to articulate issues with clarity and conviction.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU APPLY FOR THIS ROLE?

After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer at our Telford site, to discuss your application and CV further. There’ll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.
If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
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