Senior Accountant - Operations

Elevation Senior Finance are recruiting a qualified Senior Accountant to join the growing Operational Finance Team of a fast-growing listed manufacturing business in Alfreton.
You will be responsible for leading the manufacturing finance agenda for 7 manufacturing sites across the North of England. This will include responsibility for leading a team of finance business partners who are responsible for all aspects of financial and management reporting for the Group’s operations functions; comprising of Planning, Production, Recycling and Logistics business areas.  

You will report into the Head of Operational Finance and will be a strategic business partner to the Group’s Chief Operating Officer (C.O.O.) and the Operations Leadership Team. 

Responsibilities will include:

Acting as strategic business partner to the COO and Operations Leadership Team
Identifying and analysing risks and opportunities to achieve annual business unit targets
Conducting financial appraisals and corresponding cost tracking of strategic initiatives
Leading, managing and supporting a team of business partners
Developing a strong understanding of all areas of operations, and become a key contact and conduit for the Operational Team
Supporting and reviewing throughout all areas of the accounting process for manufacturing, to include Month end reporting, performance analysis, financial forecasts, annual budgets
Key skills / qualifications:

CIMA / ACCA qualified
Previous experience working within a manufacturing environment 
Ability to engage and communicate on all levels
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
SAP system experience beneficial, particularly production and financial modules 
Full UK driver’s license
Benefits:

Competitive basic salary 
25 days paid leave each year
Free Healthcare plan for all employees
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity benefit
Free Life Assurance Plan of 3x your Annual Salary
Option to join the Share Save Scheme at 
Company Pension Plan
Career progression opportunities
This is a fantastic role where you be given significant responsibility to drive operational business performance. 
If you are ready for a new challenge, and are looking for a leadership role within manufacturing, then please apply today