Following years of accelerated growth Culina Group is now a £2.2billion+ turnover business, employing over 22,000 staff, with a fleet of more than 5,000 vehicles. Culina Group operates from over 100+ depots across the UK and Ireland, serving more than 1,000 clients over its framework of chilled, ambient, contract packaging solutions and fresh and baked goods.

Company Overview

Great Bear (Part of the Culina Group) provides distribution services to FMCG clients. Customer centric service focus is delivered through a site-level empowered culture.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Due to continued growth, we are now seeking a Management Accountant to join our Finance team at our Tattenhall site.   

As Management Accountant you will work closely with the operational teams and other key stakeholders to analyse the performance of the P&L, prepare budgets, forecasts and provide key financial information within an open-book customer operation.

This is a full time, perm position working Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm, offering a competitive salary and package and the opportunity to work with a forward thinking market leader.

Job responsibilities of Management Accountant include:

• Oversee the weekly production P&L reporting for sites
• Review weekly costings and KPI information to operational teams and head office
• Creation and maintenance of accurate MI for the operational team
• Supporting role in the preparation or review of monthly management accounts
• Financial analysis including cost to serve, cost per bottle/case, variance analysis and customer budgeting
• Produce monthly review pack of financial and operational management information for discussion with customers at review meetings
• Produce annual budgets and periodic forecasts
• Ensuring customers are invoiced accurately, supporting role in receiving of cash to terms
• Supporting role in site self-bill, subcontract and purchase ordering processes
• Numerous finance related ad-hoc reports and project tasks as required

To apply for the role of Management Accountant you will possess the following skills, experiences and qualifications:

• Experience in the logistics industry
• Proven experience of working within an open book operation.
• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Attention to detail and analytical approach
• Clear and succinct communicator at all levels
• Experienced in accounts preparation, including journals, accruals, prepayments, depreciation and income deferral.
• Questioning and enquiring approach with a real desire to seek out new methods that will allow more efficient provision of accurate financial data.
• Comfortable working individually and as part of a team, sharing knowledge and improvement ideas for the benefit of the Company and its staff.
• Hard working and flexible, with a strong commitment to meeting deadlines.

As part of our drive to make Culina Group a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave - 25 Days + 8 bank holidays 
• Private Medical Cover – This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa
• Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution
• Life Assurance -  x 4 your annual salary
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!