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Join Our Finance Team at The Compleat Food Group!
We’re excited to offer an incredible opportunity for an experienced Management Accountant to join us on a 6 month Fixed Term Contract, at our site in Bristol.
This great opportunity will require someone who is an operationally driven Management Accountant to provide detailed reporting and analysis of site financial performance and to assist the team in the continual development and enhancement of projects and performance measures aligned with business requirements.
Who We Are:
The Compleat Food Group are one of the UK’s fastest growing chilled food manufacturing companies. We are dedicated to delivering excellence in every aspect of our operations. Our commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence sets us apart.
At The Compleat Food Group we don’t just make food. We make food to feel good, taste good and do good for everyone.
Our aim is to raise the bar and delight our customers and consumers every day, they are at the heart of all our decision making. We work at the correct pace to take clear decisive actions and deliver on our commitments, on time, every time to drive positive difference, we have the courage to think differently and challenge the status quo.
Working Hours:
The working hours are Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm.
Your Duties Will Include:
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Manage financial data and produce meaningful financial reports to support business decision-making.
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Prepare weekly and monthly management accounts in line with agreed reporting deadlines.
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Analyse financial performance against budget, forecast and prior periods.
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Review and highlight key financial trends, risks and opportunities.
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Investigate site variances to budget and forecast, providing insight into performance and recommending corrective actions.
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Support month-end and year-end reporting processes.
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Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records and reporting
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Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and financial controls.
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Drive efficiencies through improved use of systems, data and reporting tools.
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Support finance transformation and process improvement projects where required.
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Provision of meaningful financial analysis and performance insight.
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Identification and communication of key business risks, opportunities and performance trends.
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Delivery of financial information that supports effective decision-making.
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Quality and clarity of financial analysis and recommendations.
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Identification of key performance drivers and corrective actions.
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Delivery against reporting deadlines.
Your Skills and Experience:
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Qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW etc)
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Advanced excel and ERP skills
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Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
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Great communicator and comfortable with liaising with stakeholders at all levels.
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Proactive, organised and able to flexibly in order to meet deadlines and have the drive to deliver results
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FMCG or manufacturing experience is essential
Benefits:
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Hybrid working
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2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
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Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
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Employee well-being and community support groups
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Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform
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Charity Initiatives and Team events
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24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
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Physical Wellbeing Benefits – Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
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Online Wellbeing benefits
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Free Financial wellbeing – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools
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Holiday Discounts via Online Retail Discount
The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.
We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.
Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.
Recruitment Agencies:
We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.
What You Should Know About How We Recruit
At The Compleat Food Group, we believe great teams are built on difference. We create an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and are able to be themselves at work.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of our recruitment process, just let us know, we’ll support you — confidentially and with care.
We hire the best people for our roles, not the same people. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, we focus on what you do and the impact you could make in our business. Our recruitment process is fair, accessible, and designed to give everyone an equal chance.
You’ll also find benefits that support people at every life stage, plus active internal networks — including Women @ Compleat, LGBTQIA+, and Neurodiversity
