Position Title:Accountant (Part Time) - Farm of the Future
Position Type: Regular - Part-Time
Requisition ID: 44314
Accountant – Farm of the Future (Part Time)
Leeds
In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.
About the role.
As Accountant for McCain's Farm of the Future programme in Great Britain, you'll be the dedicated finance lead and strategic business partner, providing the financial leadership, governance, reporting and commercial insight that underpins operational and strategic decision making. Your work will directly support the programme's agricultural innovation and sustainability goals.
You'll be the single point of finance accountability for the farm entity, owning statutory reporting, financial controls, budgeting, forecasting, investment governance and financial business partnering. Working closely with programme leadership and global stakeholders, you'll ensure strong financial management while providing the forward looking insight needed to drive long term value and sustainable growth.
What you’ll be doing.
- Act as the primary finance business partner to the Farm Manager and Farm of the Future leadership team, offering financial insight, analysis and recommendations that support programme objectives and strategic decisions.
- Lead the annual budget, forecasting and long term planning processes, ensuring accurate financial projections, clear performance reporting and effective variance management.
- Develop financial models, investment appraisals and scenario analyses to support capital investments, sustainability initiatives, technology integration projects and other strategic decisions.
- Own the statutory reporting requirements of the farm entity, including preparing annual financial statements and tax returns, and ensuring compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS, the Companies Act and other relevant regulations.
- Manage monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting, delivering accurate results and insight driven commentary to local and global stakeholders.
- Lead external audit activity and act as the main point of contact for auditors, HMRC, Companies House and other regulatory bodies, keeping the business audit ready and compliant at all times.
- Develop, maintain and continually improve the farm's internal control framework, policies and financial processes to safeguard assets and ensure strong governance.
- Manage and monitor CAPEX governance, including investment approvals, expenditure tracking, post investment reviews and reporting on capital projects.
- Oversee day to day financial operations, including inventory control, stock reconciliations, VAT and bank reconciliations, fixed asset management, insurance reporting and financial systems administration.
- Build strong relationships across McCain's global agriculture, sustainability, finance and innovation teams, promoting financial discipline and commercial awareness throughout the programme.
What you’ll need to be successful.
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- At least 5 years' post qualification experience in a finance role of similar complexity.
- Strong understanding of UK tax regulations, IFRS, UK GAAP, Companies Act requirements and statutory reporting.
- Experience as a finance business partner, supporting operational and strategic decision making.
- Experience in agriculture, manufacturing, FMCG or a similarly complex operational environment would be preferred.
- Advanced financial modelling and analytical skills.
- Strong systems knowledge, including SAP, SAGE, OneStream, Coupa, WNS and Microsoft 365 applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial information for non finance audiences.
Benefits.
Although we do encourage you to taste the goods, you'll be pleased to know we don't pay you in chips. Alongside your salary, you'll enjoy a range of benefits including:
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Private healthcare [single]
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Annual bonus scheme based on both company and individual performance with the ability to salary sacrifice into your pension
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An excellent salary sacrifice pension scheme where we'll contribute double what you do, up to a maximum of 12% of your salary
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25 days' annual leave from day one plus bank holidays (increasing with service), giving you plenty of time to recharge with the opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days holiday per year
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Life insurance cover providing peace of mind for you and your family
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Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, because the moments that matter outside of work matter to us too
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Medicash health cash plan, helping you claim money back on everyday healthcare costs, with access to a virtual GP and wellbeing support
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TELUS Health employee and family assistance programme offering full wellbeing support - including a 24/7 confidential counselling line, legal and financial guidance, and a range of employee discounts.
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Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
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A paid 'Chips In' Volunteering Day, giving you the opportunity to support projects that make a positive impact in our communities
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Flexible/hybrid working arrangements where the role allows
And because you're joining a global business, your career opportunities don't stop at the factory gate. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, step into leadership, or even explore opportunities internationally, we'll support your growth. With ambitious plans for the future, there's plenty of scope to develop your career with us.
About McCain.
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Leadership principles.
At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.
AI & Digital Capabilities.
At McCain, AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful, responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future-ready culture.
The McCain experience.
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.
Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We’re big believers in the power of working together in person—it helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
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Job Family: Finance
Location(s): GB - United Kingdom : England : Leeds
Company: McCain Foods (G.B.) Ltd
