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Operations Finance Management Accountant (Level 7 Apprenticeship)

Employer
Ornua Uk Limited
Location
C/O Adams Foods Limited, Sunnyhills Road, Leek, ST13 5SP
Salary
£30,000.00 - £35,000.00 annually
Closing date
12 Nov 2020

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Specialism
Operations
Sector
Technology
Role Type
Apprenticeship, Degree
Start Date
November
Duration
Permanent
Key areas of responsibility will include:
  • Managing Operational Variance end to end
  • Full understanding and development of financial calculation models as needed
  • Management of process including co-ordination with stakeholders
  • Review and governance of processes & workings to ensure robustness
  • Resolving queries
  • Analysis of results and related underlying data as required, providing insight into operational variances and issues
  • Presentation, communication & partnering as required
  • Reconciliation to financial accounts
  • Continuous review & development of Operational Variance reporting for improvement of insight, accuracy, process efficiency and presentation
  • Report to agreed weekly & monthly deadlines
  • Contribute insight and KPI reporting on variances including weekly P&L review and input into Operations Finance reporting packs
  • Support with other Operations reporting and data analysis, financial & non-financial
  • Ownership of selected Operations overheads cost centres, to include month end management accounting, commentary and communication with budget holders as required. Assist with quarterly forecasting for overheads and annual budget
  • Balance sheet reconciliations as required for Operational accounts
  • Understand and assist with management of standard costs for materials and finished goods in M3 system, ensuring accuracy, availability, and timeliness through any product changes
  • Support with Finance related Local Master Data as required e.g. change control and finance costings input
  • Annual budget support, particularly with regard to provision of standard cost elements for Materials & Labour and relevant overheads as above
  • Holiday/absence cover for key finance tasks within team as required, specifically cover for all aspects of weekly variance reporting
  • Support to Operations Finance team lead from time to time as required e.g. ad-hoc projects


Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Financial/Management Accounting background, preferably in a similar Operational Finance role
  • Currently studying towards finance qualification CIMA/ACCA
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Analytical & process minded with ability to organize & manipulate large data sets
  • Strong IT skills, specifically Excel
  • Ability to plan and prioritise tasks effectively
  • Clear, concise presentation and communication skills

Desirable:
  • Previous experience of M3 or ERP system
  • Prior knowledge gained in Operations environment, ideally within FMCG or food industry
  • Microsoft BI experience


Personal qualities

Personal Competency & Behaviour:
  • Asks why & how
  • Ability to confidently & constructively challenge
  • Inquisitive
  • Willing to learn & listen
  • Analytical mindset
  • Able to communicate clearly
  • Seeks continuous improvement
  • Works collaboratively as part of a team


Desired qualifications

  • Completed or currently studying towards finance qualification CIMA/ACCA Level 4
  • Must have completed a Level 3 AAT apprenticeship (or equivalent)
  • GCSEs at grades C/4 or above(or equivalent) in maths and English


Future prospects

Permanent role within the company for the right person.

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