Job Description
The purpose of this role is to provide accurate and timely financial information to key stakeholders, including the Senior Manager RTR and the Group Financial Controller RTR.
This involves working closely with site accountants within the RTR stream to deliver on the financial performance of the business unit and subsequent reporting.
The successful candidate will have excellent ERP & IT skills and be able to leverage these to deliver solutions to issues arising.
This is an interesting and diverse role that requires flexibility and adept problem-solving skills.
The role also involves ensuring that all relevant Sox controls are completed in the area.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Senior Manager RTR, this role involves working as part of a team producing financial reporting for all business units.
Reporting outputs will include monthly, quarterly, and annual financial information and associated reporting to Pilgrims US.
The GL accountant will input into relevant areas of monthly and quarterly disclosures.
All reporting will be completed in line with established group timetables.
The GL accountant will develop deep knowledge across a range of areas, including revenue, cost of sales, overheads, inventory, fixed assets, and deliver on these to the business.
The GL accountant will deliver key balance sheet a/c reconciliations which will feed into the overall entity reconciliations.
The GL accountant will complete relevant areas in relation to annual and statutory accounting.
The GL accountant will work with other members of the finance team to ensure consistency of working across business units and best practice is implemented and followed.
The GL accountant may also work on cross-functional projects providing expert guidance from a financial viewpoint.
Operate with the highest standards of financial integrity and demonstrate each of the company values to a high level.
Work as part of a highly motivated team, coaching and supporting other more junior members of the team.
Carry out other duties that may reasonably be requested to ensure the efficient running of the Pilgrim's Shared Services Centre.
Essential Skills
Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with strong technical knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards.
Ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders including Senior BU finance staff.
A team player who can work collaboratively across business units.
Strong interpersonal, planning, and presentational skills.
Advanced IT skills including Microsoft Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.
Flexible regarding travel requirements.
About Us
Pilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park.
We offer a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.
Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.
We combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food enjoyed by millions every day.
Our team is based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses.