Operational Accountant
- Coalville, Leicestershire
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) - essential
- Advanced MS Excel skills, including spreadsheet creation and financial functions
- Strong communication and business partnering skills; able to influence non-financial stakeholders
- Detail-oriented, with proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Proactive, hands-on, and committed to continuous improvement
- Able to work independently and collaboratively
- Proficient in ERP systems and financial reporting software
- Food manufacturing experience highly desirable
With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.
Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you'll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you're looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there's a place for you at Sofina Foods.Why Sofina Foods?
- Online benefits platform
- Life insurance and company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.Your Key Responsibilities
- Support Plant Lead, Finance in weekly/monthly reporting, including Plant Continuous Improvement (CI) reports and insights.
- Provide cover for Plant Lead, Finance during annual leave.
- Reconcile actual gross margin (P&L) to Commercial Reporting Suite; investigate and explain variances.
- Prepare accurate, high-quality CAPEX proposals for Board approval.
- Ensure accuracy in operational reporting and analysis; attend meetings to identify improvements, propose solutions, and track actions.
- Yield and labour efficiency
- SKU mix impact on yield, labour, and expenses
- Labour and operational expenses
- Inventory balances and Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO) trends
- AFE review and tracking vs. approved plans
- Cost savings initiatives - idea development and performance tracking
- Lead analysis and reporting of Research & Development claims for the plant.