Management Accountant

Job Description

If you’re looking to take the next step in your finance career, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Management Accountant/ Finance Business Partner to join us on a permanent basis responsible for our South West Region and associated depots.

You’ll be reporting directly into the Senior Finance Business Partner and responsible for supporting the Supply Chain and Operations Division. This role will provide an appropriate balance of support, challenge and value add to the supply chain management teams to enable them to achieve the business objective of sustainable profitable growth, with key focus on effective operational delivery and high levels of customer service. This role will be supporting several functions and depots including the coverage of Portbury, Bridgend and Bodmin. 

We are offering a hybrid working contract and you will be required to attend the Ashford office on a weekly basis, with monthly visits to Portbury, Bodmin and Bridgend.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

Production, analysis, and interpretation of weekly and monthly reports to enable performance to be monitored and enhanced.

​​​​​​Production of monthly management accounts and variance analysis.

Provide weekly flash and monthly forecasts of depot costs and volumes in conjunction with non-finance management teams.

Reporting and monitoring of KPIs & volume on a weekly basis.

Preparation of budgets and forecasts to include appropriate and consistent levels of challenge to ensure cost control is maintained.

Close liaison with the management teams to help identify trends, CI opportunities, underperformance and such other issues as may enhance the performance and profitability of the business.

First point of contact for function management teams for Finance related matters.

Ensure compliance with Group policies and procedures to deliver tight financial control.

Ensure SOX requirements are met and ensure all documentation is provided and any variances are investigated with, and all backup documentation is provided.

Involvement in ad hoc projects and queries as required.

Generation/compilation of business cases to support local change projects.

To identify and resolve errors and discrepancies.

To plan, organize and manage own workload to ensure your contribution to the department’s monthly and financial reporting process is achieved in a timely and accurate manner.

To champion a culture of process improvement and assist with the execution of change programmes.

About you:

You’ll be a recently qualified accountant or a passed finalist, (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) currently operating as a Finance Business Partner, Management Account or Finance Analyst, looking to join a global organisation as part of your career development. 

We are looking for someone who has the confidence to deal with stakeholders at all levels across the business and to challenge decisions in a constructive way, offering solutions to any problems, always ensuring the best outcome is achieved. Using your finance knowledge and experience you will provide a vital service and partner closely with the team on risk and continuous improvement, so you must be able to hold a strong conversation with sound analytical insight. The ability to understand trends and results with a high level of competency in financial analysis and modelling is essential. An advanced level of Microsoft Excel is also required. Any working knowledge of SAP or Workday is advantageous.

What you’ll receive:

A competitive salary.

Car/ Travel Allowance: £5500 per annum

Private Medical: Single Cover

Early Access to Your Earnings: Use our dedicated Wage Stream app to access your earned salary whenever you need it, helping you manage your finances with ease and confidence.

Flexible Time Off: Take advantage of the option to purchase additional annual leave.

Comprehensive Wellbeing & Health Support: Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential mental health support, 24/7 GP appointments, physiotherapy, flu vaccinations, eye tests and a wide range of health services for you and your family.

Competitive Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our robust pension plan designed to help you plan long term.

Life Assurance: Peace of mind with life assurance coverage designed to protect you and your loved ones.

Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy access to Sysco Perks, where you’ll find discounts on everything from gym memberships to your weekly grocery shop.

Special Sysco Product Discounts: Get the chance to purchase our food products at significantly reduced prices.

Free Mortgage Advice: Navigate the property market with confidence thanks to complimentary expert mortgage guidance.

Enhanced Family-Friendly Leave: Our policies support you through important life moments, offering greater flexibility and care for you and your family.

Real career opportunities - being part of Sysco, the world’s leading foodservice business, opens up a world of possibility