Operations Accountant

2 weeks ago


Attleborough Norfolk, United Kingdom Pilgrim&s Food Masters Full time

We are Pilgrim s Food Masters, part of the Pilgrim s family since September 2021, (previously part of Kerry Foods) and we have a proud history of developing brilliant food for our customers and consumers that is enjoyed in millions of UK and Irish homes every year.

The wider Pilgrim s company employs around 60,000 people across the globe and we re one of the world s biggest food companies. We aim to become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for all our team members.

Our Pilgrim s Food Masters portfolio includes famous brands that are some of the UK and Irelands Favourites, such as Denny, Galtee, Richmond and Fridge Raiders. We are the UK s biggest producer of prepared meals, making delicious chilled and frozen ready meals for every major supermarket in the UK. And our Accelerator business includes newer brands like Rollover Hot Dogs and Oakhouse Meals that target different consumer groups in unique ways.

We strive every day to make Pilgrim s Food Master s a safe, healthy, and happy place to work for all our 4,500 employees. We will give full and equal consideration to all applicants regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion, and sexual orientation. Continuing to build a diverse workforce is fundamental to our business and we value the critical role it plays in creating a truly inclusive workplace.

The Role

The purpose of the role is to inform, challenge and support the site in achieving its purpose through the provision and interpretation of key management information.

In particular:

  • Financial reporting of and insight into Attleborough cost of sales and overheads to ensure the best factory decisions and improvements are made based on accurate and insightful information.
  • Build highly effective relationships with key cross functional personnel involved in Attleborough. Support and influence management team at Attleborough site to deliver conversion cost improvements.
  • Help to drive and embed a continuous improvement culture across both the finance and Attleborough teams. Improving systems, processes and reporting where necessary in line with Lean principles.
  • Support and develop the finance team.


Key Responsibilities

Control & Reporting

  • Responsible for the preparation of monthly accounts, Timely delivery of Balance sheet reconciliations and SOX controls, annual budget/projection, monthly forecasts and year end accounts.
  • Deliver accurate cost of sales performance reporting and analysis with variances to budget / forecast which are fully understood and effectively communicated to site management.
Responsible for completion and submission of reports, analysis and data to the centre.

  • Deliver accurate new product costings working closely with NPD team members, complete post launch evaluations and review existing costings to maintain accuracy.
Business Partnering
Work with site teams to investigate adverse operational variances and develop countermeasures.

  • Support the site in its lean manufacturing development e.g. production meetings, process auditing and taste panels.
Operations and Continuous Improvement

  • Take a full and active role in site projects at Attleborough to drive continuous improvements and meet site objectives
  • Take a lead role in developing the sites understanding utilisation of SAP establishing best practice for reporting, reviewing current master data and providing support and guidance to Accounts assistant preparing the site stats.
Skills & Requirements

  • Qualified in recognised accountancy qualification
  • Minimum 3 years post qualification experience
  • Strong analytical and numerical skills to support decision making
  • FMCG experience desirable
  • Knowledge of SAP/Lean desirable


Why Join Pilgrim s Food Masters

Our values are at the heart of our business and drive everything we do. Availability is key as we are receptive and open and prepared to take on new challenges. Humility is important to us as we listen and respect each other and value opinions of others. Discipline is vital to fulfil commitment internally and externally. We need to be truthful to each other and respectful of other opinions, so Sincerity drives us. At Pilgrim s we focus on what s practical and important so through Simplicity, Ownership and Determination brings success. All these core values culminate into our vision which is: To be the best and most respected company in our industry, creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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