Join Our Dynamic Finance Team at IPL Whittlesey!
We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Operations Assistant Management Accountant to become a vital part of our Finance Team at our House Plants and Flower facility 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 - 5:00pm
• Location: IPL Whittlesey - Site Based Role
• Contract Type: Permanent
Key responsibilities will include:
- Production of the weekly and monthly Sales & IB reporting analysis on the direction for the business unit
- Production of stock reports to monitor and drive the management of stock levels ensuring stock loss is minimal
- Ensuring complete product costings are agreed with correct exchange rates and submitted before communication to the Walmart markets
- Responsibility for monitoring the inputs onto the PO’s on a regular basis. Using checker reports to identify and correct spurious inputs
- Ensuring PO closure is carried out in a timely manner including any housekeeping required alongside
- Posting of all the month end journals for the Site Finance Manager and checking for incorrect postings
- Production of monthly GL balance sheet reconciliations and monitoring postings
- Responsible for maintenance of weekly and monthly reporting data held in the central databases
- Reviewing and correcting old PO’s which are causing accountancy inaccuracies, and investigating respective profitisation accruals/ provisions
- Working with the Business units to ensure accuracy of cost cubes and in turn PO accuracy going forward
- Ensuring forecast integrity, reviewing spreadsheets for retail change, promotional volumes, new products, prices with corresponding volumes
- Ensuring Master data accuracy including but not limited to: WIN numbers and descriptions, selling prices to Asda, historic metrics, ASDA and IPL data source information
- Supporting the site Finance Manager to ensure accurate forecasting and accrual of overheads. Achieved by proactive query resolution
- Understand and resolve pricing queries with ASDA
- Production of ad hoc management information using PR2 and Retail Links
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and external standards
- Working closely with site operations to understand costs and processes to ensure accurate reporting
What are we looking for?
- We are looking for a motivated individual who is AAT qualified/holds a desire to complete an AAT qualification
- Advanced analytical/excel skills
- You will need to demonstrate experience of working to tight deadlines within a fast moving environment
- You will be an excellent communicator and strategic thinker with the ability to build and develop relationships.
- A resilient attitude with the desire to influence others and see tasks completed is key
- Experience in people management and working within a manufacturing environment will be advantageous
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:
🛒 15% Asda In-store Discount
🌴 Paid Annual Leave Allowance – varies depending on shift pattern
💼 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! 🚀