Assistant Site Accountant

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

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What will this role achieve?

This role presents a unique opportunity to join Pladis Foods Limited as an Assistant Site Accountant and make a significant impact on the success of our Manchester factory site. As a key member supporting the Site Leadership Team, you will play a vital role in driving financial performance and ensuring flawless execution of our finance operations. Reporting to the Regional Finance Manager within Supply Chain Finance, you will have the chance to work closely with cross-functional teams and contribute to the preparation of quarterly forecasts, budgets, and performance reporting.

What will be your key deliverables?

• Ensure that decisions, plans, and strategies are formulated on a sound commercial and financial basis.
• Review and report performance against agreed budgets and forecasts, and develop action plans to meet objectives.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and group accounting procedures, taking corrective action when necessary.
• Act as a business partner to site cost centre managers, supporting them in managing overheads.
• Complete the sites budget and monthly forecasting processes.
• Take ownership of standard product costing, providing financial support for the development of new products.
• Support and liaise with project leads regarding capital reporting and forecasting.
• Conduct site prime and overhead performance analysis and period-end reporting.
• Maintain robust financial control by managing the site asset register and ensuring timely capitalization, disposal, and asset verification.
• Conduct periodic balance sheet reconciliation reviews.
• Supervise and support the offshore team, providing development training and acting as the first point of contact.
• Report into the regional finance manager and leadership team.

Bring your experience.

Essential

• CIMA, ACA, or ACCA Qualified or progressing towards completing qualification.
• Strong Excel and SAP skills.
• Experience in making complex financial analysis easily understood in the FMCG/manufacturing background.
• Costing experience in the FMCG/manufacturing arena.
• Experience in financial reporting and control in another organization.
• Proven track record of providing robust and insightful financial analysis, planning, and forecasting.
• Experience in financial analysis, modeling, and investment appraisal techniques.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities, with the ability to build successful working relationships cross-functionally.
• Desire to challenge the status quo.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Note : The individual will be site based with the support of 1 offshore direct report.

Desirable

• Knowledge of SAP processes or other relevant systems and ability to quickly adapt to new systems.
• Desire to challenge the status quo.

What will the interview process be?

• 1st stage interview – 45 minutes competency-based interview based on our company values and your experiences.
• 2nd stage interview – 60 minutes – a technical interview to understand your skill set/case study or presentation interview.

pladis does also use both Psychometric and Aptitude tests to support our processes so you may be asked to complete these as part of your process.
Some processes may differ, but we will keep you updated!

What does pladis offer you?

• Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) – this is the business’s annual bonus scheme.
• Opportunity to self-enrol into Health Cash Plan
• Private medical Insurance (if eligible by grade)
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Cover ~ upon enrolment to Stakeholder Pension Scheme 
• 25 days + bank holidays 
• Holiday Enhancement Scheme
• 1 Volunteering Day per year
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to great training and development opportunities

Our Values

Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite

Agile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers.

Positive – We’re highly motivated optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better

Resilient - We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward

Collaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together.

Best mix of ingredients

pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.