Management Accountant

Location: Hereford
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00
Salary: £market rate + attractive benefits package
Hybrid Working: On-site presence required most days; hybrid considered where needed

The Business Our client is a leading UK food business operating across the entire supply chain — from farm to factory — with a network of processing sites throughout England and Wales. Their Hereford site is one of the group’s most advanced facilities, employing over 1,500 people and benefiting from significant investment in technology and automation to stay at the forefront of industry standards.

The Opportunity We are seeking a Site Management Accountant to join the finance team at the Hereford site. This is a key role supporting financial control, reporting, and commercial decision-making at site level.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and lead the site's financial reporting and control processes
• Act as a finance business partner to the Site Manager and Senior Leadership Team
• Collaborate closely with the Central Finance Team to ensure accurate and timely group reporting
• Prepare and review weekly and monthly management reports
• Manage the site budgeting and forecasting processes
• Provide detailed expenditure analysis and cost performance insights
• Maintain the Profit Improvement Plan (PIP) tracker and highlight savings opportunities
• Support the site's overall financial governance and compliance with accounting standards
• Help build a cost-conscious culture through strong cross-functional engagement

Candidate Profile We are looking for a confident and commercially astute finance professional who can thrive in a fast-paced, operational environment.

Essential requirements:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• Post-qualification experience, ideally in FMCG or manufacturing
• Strong understanding of management accounting, cost control, and business partnering
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to explain complex financial data to non-financial colleagues
• Hands-on, proactive approach and the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• 31 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)
• Pension scheme
• Subsidised staff canteen
• Discounted staff sales
• Access to wellbeing benefits including:
  
  • Unlimited remote GP appointments
  • Mental health support services
• Job security and real potential for long-term career progression

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