Operation Accountant

About Pilgrim's Food Masters
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 everyyear.
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 of our teammembers.
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 mealsfor 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 of 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
Role Description
We are looking for an Operations Accountant to join our finance team on site at our Windmill Lane site in Southall.
You will be able to work from home 1 or 2 days a week but will be required to be on site for the rest of the week.
Key Accountabilities
Control & Reporting
- Support monthly reviews and periodic business planning sessions. Involves evaluating financial and operational results, monitoring data and contributing to the development of key initiatives.
- Responsible for the preparation of monthly & weekly accounts,as well as reviewing on-going opps/risks to the P&L and communicating appropriately to various stakeholders
- Monthly review meetings
- Provision of quality information and analysis of key financial data
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and Kerry procedures
- Follow agreed standardised metrics and reports
- Ensure strong internal controls are in place and maintained to mitigate business risk
Business Partnering
- Assist in preparation and presentation of timely, accurate, value-added information to senior executive including financial analysis and presentations that assists in strategic decision making.
- Taking a lead role in target setting and performance management to deliver business objectives
- Pro-actively use information generated to challenge and influence local management
- Challenging investment decisions to maximise ROI
- Influence and coordinate the development of the strategic business plans
Operations & Continuous Improvement
- Streamline the processes for information delivery
- Supporting business change in the use Kerry processes and systems
- Promote and embrace a culture of continuous improvement
Skills and Experience
- You will be a Qualified Accountant with extensive knowledge of Management Accounting, preferably within Manufacturing
- SAP and BI experience a plus
- Strong analytical and numerical skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Advanced Excel required
- Results driven, attention to detail with an eye for continuous improvement. Drive an environment of continuous improvement
- Excellent communication and Influencing skills with an ability to build relationships across a matrix organisation
- Strong Commercial focus and awareness
- Decision making and analytical skills
- Focus on business partnering and challenging the business
- Relationship building internally and externally
- Personal drive and ambition are a must
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. Disciplineis 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 Determinationbrings 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