**Operations Accountant**
Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a dynamic role where you can truly make an impact? This opportunity offers a blend of operational and financial responsibilities, with a focus on driving performance, improving efficiency, and contributing to strategic decision-making.
About the Role
* Partner with operations to manage a significant operational spend, ensuring effective communication between finance and operational teams.
* Take ownership of financial and administrative controls across multiple plants, focusing on robust processes and cost control.
* Develop, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to benchmark plant performance and influence decision-making around cost efficiency and operational improvements.
* Lead monthly operational reporting, including variance analysis, and provide insightful presentations to senior finance stakeholders.
* Oversee the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and year-end operational spend, ensuring alignment with group strategies and processes.
Requirements
* A qualified accountant with 2+ years of post-qualification experience, ideally within the SME sector.
* Strong commercial acumen and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a non-structured environment.
* Analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive, with the ability to challenge and drive improvements.