Senior Accountant - Operations

Elevation Senior Finance are recruiting a qualified Senior Accountant to join the growing Operational Finance Team of a fast-growing listed manufacturing business in Alfreton. You will be responsible for leading the manufacturing finance agenda for 7 manufacturing sites across the North of England. This will include responsibility for leading a team of finance business partners who are responsible for all aspects of financial and management reporting for the Group’s operations functions; comprising of Planning, Production, Recycling and Logistics business areas.  

You will report into the Head of Operational Finance and will be a strategic business partner to the Group’s Chief Operating Officer (C.O.O.) and the Operations Leadership Team. 

Responsibilities will include:

• Acting as strategic business partner to the COO and Operations Leadership Team
• Identifying and analysing risks and opportunities to achieve annual business unit targets
• Conducting financial appraisals and corresponding cost tracking of strategic initiatives
• Leading, managing and supporting a team of business partners
• Developing a strong understanding of all areas of operations, and become a key contact and conduit for the Operational Team
• Supporting and reviewing throughout all areas of the accounting process for manufacturing, to include Month end reporting, performance analysis, financial forecasts, annual budgets

Key skills / qualifications:

• CIMA / ACCA qualified
• Previous experience working within a manufacturing environment 
• Ability to engage and communicate on all levels
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• SAP system experience beneficial, particularly production and financial modules 
• Full UK driver’s license

Benefits:

• Competitive basic salary 
• 25 days paid leave each year
• Free Healthcare plan for all employees
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity benefit
• Free Life Assurance Plan of 3x your Annual Salary
• Option to join the Share Save Scheme at 
• Company Pension Plan
• Career progression opportunities

This is a fantastic role where you be given significant responsibility to drive operational business performance.  If you are ready for a new challenge, and are looking for a leadership role within manufacturing, then please apply today.