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Bakkavor

15d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Accounting & Tax
    Banking & Finance

AI generated summary

  • You should have strong communication skills, advanced Microsoft Office proficiency, analytical abilities, experience with finance ERP systems, and ideally hold or be part-qualified in ACCA/CIMA.
  • You will analyze financial data, prepare reports, collaborate on forecasting, conduct variance analysis, and support audits while driving process improvements and mentoring junior analysts.

Requirements

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey information clearly and concisely, with the ability to support using analysis and trend information generated
  • Comprehensive Microsoft Office skills - particularly MS PowerPoint, MS Word, and MS Excel
  • Demonstrate good analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ideally have previous experience in working with Finance ERP systems and Business Reporting Tools
  • Ideally will hold a recognised accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA) but part - qualified candidates will also be considered

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and circulate daily and weekly performance trackers.
  • Maintain and develop tracker files and reports.
  • Review and analyse P&L and tracker information for errors and trends.
  • Collaborate with Finance Shared Services on month end, P&Ls and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Support EBITDA reconciliation and analysis for review.
  • Generate ad-hoc operational reports to aid business performance analysis.
  • Work with the UK FP&A Team to streamline reporting for senior management.
  • Build and maintain relationships with report users.
  • Adhere to forecasting schedules: 13-week Tracker Forecast, Quarterly Rolling Forecast, 3-year Business Plans.
  • Prepare accurate forecast data templates and analysis.
  • Reflect trends and cost drivers in financial models.
  • Submit forecast data into Cognos on time.
  • Conduct variance analysis and provide detailed reports.
  • Collaborate with Procurement for price forecasting.
  • Complete standards reset activities with thorough analysis.
  • Ensure accurate and up-to-date pricing information.
  • Prepare price variance reports and ad-hoc costing analysis.
  • Build relationships with stakeholders and communicate updates.
  • Collaborate with peers to harmonize processes and drive improvements.
  • Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Support various projects, including centralization and IS transformation.
  • Lead the review of the Business Control Environment to ensure that they are constantly being applied.
  • Assist with internal and external audit-related activities.
  • Provide guidance and training to Associate Finance Analyst.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews.

FAQs

What are the working hours for the Finance Analyst position?

The working hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Is the Finance Analyst position remote or on-site?

The Finance Analyst position is fully site-based at the Tilmanstone site in Dover, Kent.

What is the salary range for this role?

The salary range for the Finance Analyst position is £40,000 - £50,000, based on experience, with additional bonuses up to 10%.

What kind of experience is required for the Finance Analyst role?

Candidates should have experience in finance analysis and ideally working knowledge of Finance ERP systems and Business Reporting Tools.

Is a specific accounting qualification required for this role?

While holding a recognized accounting qualification such as ACCA or CIMA is ideal, part-qualified candidates will also be considered.

What benefits are offered with the Finance Analyst position?

Benefits include life assurance, a short-term bonus scheme, 25 days of holiday, a stakeholder pension scheme, private medical insurance, and various other perks.

Will there be opportunities for career development?

Yes, the company offers real development and growth opportunities for finance professionals looking to take the next step in their careers.

Is there a performance review process in place?

Yes, regular performance reviews are conducted, and guidance and training are provided to Associate Finance Analysts.

What kind of reporting responsibilities does the Finance Analyst have?

The Finance Analyst will prepare and circulate daily and weekly performance trackers, conduct variance analysis, and generate ad-hoc operational reports to aid business performance analysis.

How does the role contribute to the control environment?

The Finance Analyst will lead the review of the Business Control Environment to ensure compliance and assist with internal and external audit-related activities.

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Bakkavor

We’re proud to be global leaders in the fresh prepared food industry with c.18,500 colleagues in the UK, US and China.​

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1986
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Bakkavor Group is a leading provider in the fresh prepared food market, specialising in developing private label products for top global grocery retailers and well-known international foodservice operators. In the UK, our customers include some of the UK’s best known grocery retailers including Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Asda and Morrisons, who sell our products to consumers under their respective retailer brands. We also have operations in the US and China, supplying fresh prepared food products to both retail and foodservice customers and a procurement office in Spain