Join Our Dynamic Finance Team at IPL Whittlesey!
We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Specialist - Operations Management Accountant to become a vital part of our onsite Finance Team at our House Plants & Flowers site in Whittlesey. If you are passionate about Finance and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this role is perfect for you!
Position Details:
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm
• Location: IPL Whittlesey, this is a site-based role
• Contract Type: Permanent
Key Responsibilities:
• Production of timely and accurate weekly and monthly accounts and financial analysis, including commentary
• Assisting in preparation of the monthly forecast, annual plan and 3-year planning exercises for the site
• Completing regular financial analysis for both labour and yield to enable the operational teams to be proactive in mitigating financial losses
• Ensuring strong financial controls exist around all aspects of the business unit, including stock management and allocation, self-billing of invoices, and 3rd party stock management
• Identifying any capex opportunities including calculation/verification of any associated benefits and the payback period. To control spend throughout the capex spend and assist with post investment reviews
• Controlling and challenging operational overhead spend to identify opportunities for savings and mitigation to prevent overspend
• To deliver financial training to non-finance stakeholders within the business unit team to ensure the teams are clear and accountable on their roles in the finance process, from correctly using purchase orders, to accurately inputting data into Anaplan
• Continuous improvement – To drive sustainability of existing savings and provide the financials where required to identify new opportunities in the future. Verify any site-specific savings
• Support of Stock Management- Packaging & Raw Material
• Completing ad hoc raw material and packaging stock audits across all sites and ensure any obsolete stock is written off the system
• Challenging track requests for all sites to ensure packing costs are kept both realistic for the operational teams and lowest possible cost
• Completing monthly accruals to ensure costs are reflected in the correct month within the accounts
What We Are Looking For:
• Business partnering experience
• Strong analytical mind set and variance analysis skills
• Strong Excel skills required
• Good stakeholder management with strong communication skills
• Ability to influence at all levels
• Operational knowledge desirable
• Manufacturing experience of at least 1 year, food manufacturing would be advantageous
• Prophet / D365 / Anaplan skills desirable
• CIMA (or equivalent) Qualified or Part Qualified Accountant
What's in it for you?
At IPL, Forza, and Kober, we're dynamic businesses, dedicated to fostering the development of our colleagues and creating an exceptional work environment. We believe in the power of teamwork and collaboration to drive our success. To continue our growth, we're seeking individuals who embody our values, culture, and commitment.
In return, we offer opportunities for professional development, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- 🛒 10% Asda In-store Discount
- 💰 Annual Bonus Scheme
- 🌴 33 days Annual Leave - Inclusive of 8 days bank holiday
- 💼 Enhanced pension scheme
- 🛡️ Life Assurance - All our colleagues benefit from life assurance of 4 x their annual base salary
- 🩺 Help@hand - Free, direct access to health and wellbeing support service, including unlimited video consultations with a UK-based GP 24/7, physiotherapy, and mental health support
- 🤝 Grocery Aid - We’ve partnered with Grocery Aid to provide our colleagues and their families with a wide range of emotional, practical, and financial support services
- 🚗 Electric Vehicle Scheme*
- 📱 Asda Mobile Discount - 30% off a wide range of Asda Mobile bundles and add-ons for our colleagues and one of their family members
- 🩺 Discounted health assessments - We have exclusively negotiated rates on Self-Pay BUPA Health Assessments for you and members of your household
- 🐾 Asda Pet Insurance discount – Up to 10% Discount
- 🏠 Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) - MAB can provide fee-free*, no-obligation mortgage and protection advice
- 💱 Exclusive Exchange Rates via Asda Money - our colleagues can get a better exchange rate for their travel money when buying currency through Asda Travel Money (TravelEx)
- 🚴 Ride-to-work scheme - We work with Evans to provide our colleagues with great savings across their range of bikes, clothing, and equipment
- 🧑⚕️ Care Concierge - The Care Experts. Talk to us - we're listening - Legal & General’s Care Concierge resource
Plus, lots more! Depending on job band, other fantastic benefits are also available including private healthcare, car allowances, and long-term incentive schemes.
Like what you’ve read? Then do your research, update your CV, and once you’re ready, hit the apply button. Don’t delay, apply today! 🚀