We are currently looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to join our Finance team in Barway, Ely on a 6 month fixed term contract. We're looking for someone newly qualified or a finalist who has a pro-active approach to Finance, ideally from an FMCG background with the ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels.

Weekly Tasks

• Generate key reports on profitability to inform Business decision making, provide relevant and timely reporting on a weekly basis with clear concise commentary and investigation.
• Report profitability by SKU to aid Commercial and Product Teams to drive cost-saving.
• Weekly adjustment of Added Value raw material cost, to maintain accurate reporting.
• Analysis, communication and use of relevant financial and non-financial information to drive informed decision making.
• Labour recovery and packaging usage setup for Added Value, Salads, and cover of other product areas.
• Attending Weekly and monthly Operations Exec Meeting and supporting with financial information.

Monthly End Management Accounts

• Provide relevant and timely financial metrics monthly with clear concise commentary and investigation.
• Preparation, analysis and commentary for aligned Business Units. Detailed overhead analysis and meetings with budget holders. Detailed analysis of direct and indirect labour actual hours and costs v expected hours and costs.
• Reporting on open purchase orders to measure purchase order processing compliance.
• Ownership of allocated accruals and cost analysis.
• Weekly adjustment of raw material cost, to ensure accurate accounting records.

Balance Sheet Reconciliation

• Reconciliation of Added Value stock, Packaging Stock, Packaging re-charge and labour re-charge balance sheet accounts.
• Reconciliation of allocated Balance Sheet Accounts.

Budget and Forecasting

• Involvement in the annual budget setting process.
• Involvement in timely forecasting of financial results, with clear assumptions documented, to enable review of anticipated performance to budget.

Procedures and Controls

• The development, upkeep and disciplining of the accounting procedures manual.
• Involvement and lead in systems and process improvement projects.

Candidate Requirements

We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast paced environment, with strong finance experience specifically around weekly reporting and production of monthly management packs. You will have proven ability to interpret data and write meaningful commentary. You will be working with a wide range of stakeholders so strong communication skills both written and verbal are key. Role based in Barway, Ely own transport required.