Operations & Distribution Management Accountant

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Operations & Distribution Management Accountant

Job Purpose:

We have an exciting opportuntiy for a CIMA qualified professional who will be responsible for reporting and forecasting the Logistics & Operations performance for Bakery and Biscuits and supporting the Operations/Logistics functions in the delivery of first-class analysis and commentary around the financial performance of distribution, manufacturing sites and supporting functions (e.g. engineering).

What you will contribute:

• Production of accurate weekly distribution & manufacturing performance reports
• Supporting the Operations Financial Controller in the understanding and investigation of distribution & manufacturing variances vs standard costs
• Supporting the Operations Financial Controller in improving internal reporting processes, as well as creating fit for purpose outputs
• Working cross functionally to prepare forecasts for distribution & manufacturing sites as part of IBP process on a monthly basis
• Business partnering the Head of Logistics and continuously challenging/supporting distribution initiatives
• Maintaining/improving distribution volume and costs model
• Business partnering the engineering function; reporting on/forecasting spend & capital expenditure
• Providing financial support to the NPD costing process
• Meeting all reporting deadlines and ensure the highest standards of data integrity are maintained
• Attend the weekly operations meetings to support the operations teams with the review of operational performance and impact on financial result
• Line management of part qualified accountant
• Supporting the year end stock audit
• Supporting the Operations Financial Controller in the delivery of projects for the business

What you will bring:

• CIMA qualified
• Ambition to develop the role and self
• Strong organisational skills, with an ability to work to tight deadlines and cope under pressure
• Strong system skills, ideally with knowledge of SAP
• Strong Excel skills
• Experience of manufacturing accounting and reporting, as well as standard costing
• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and data accuracy
• Effective interpersonal relationship skills

About Frank Roberts & Sons

Our family business knows a thing or two about baking bread – and challenging traditions. From the moment we started in 1887, we’ve taken a fresh approach. Roberts Bakery began as a grocery store, but one that sold freshly baked bread to the residents of Northwich in the heart of Cheshire.

We’re still based in the same lovely town, and our bakery is a local landmark. Everyone here knows our iconic cooling towers, with glass walls that show the freshly baked loaves whizzing around on their conveyor belts. While our experimental approach has largely been behind the scenes, our other hallmark has always been firmly centre stage: quality.

We use only the finest ingredients to produce delicious bread and other baked goods. At our Little Treats Bakery, we believe everybody deserves a little treat from time to time. So, we make, bake and decorate delightfully delicious biscuits and iced treats for everyone to enjoy. Find out more at: www.frank-roberts.co.uk/about-us/