Finance Analyst - Breckland, Norfolk, United Kingdom - Pilgrim's Food Masters

Description

Operations Finance Analyst

Location:
Attleborough, Norfolk

Who are 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 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.

About The Role

We're excited to announce we are recruiting for a Operations Finance Analyst, reporting to the Finance Lead.

You will be a highly motivated, have great attention to detail, an high prioritisation skills to meet business deadlines and have the ability to react to any crisis quickly, efficiently and professionally.

The responsibilities will include informing, challenging and supporting the site in achieving its purpose through the provision and interpretation of key management information.

Joining us means working in a fast, agile, and ambitious environment, with talented people who really care about what they do.

We're hungry for new ideas, so we'll always listen to yours. And because we're always looking to the future, you'll find plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. In fact, like our entire business, you'll never stand still.

Responsibilities

Support the preparation of monthly accounts, annual budget/projection, monthly forecasts, and end year 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.

Completion and submission of reports, analysis, and data to the centre
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
Take a full and active role in site projects at Attleborough's to drive continuous improvements and meet site objectives
Deputise for the Operations Accountant when needed including representing the site at business review meetings and presentations
Skills & Requirements

Part Qualified in recognised accountancy qualification
Strong analytical and numerical skills to support decision making
Communication and presentation skills
Excel advanced user
FMCG Manufacturing experience
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