Job Ref: 212725855

Date: 2020-11-10 09:54:11

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Welcome to Hovis. We are the proud guardians of over 130 years of baking experience that make up our iconic and much-loved brand. We produce bread and bakery products created with Hovis goodness at the heart of each. We deliver around 1.3million loaves, every day of the week throughout the UK and Ireland, where we also make Mothers Pride and Ormo products.

We are 2,800 people working within 8 bakeries, 1 flour mill, and 2 regional distribution centres across the UK. Our success is a result of the hard work of our people; they are experts in their field whether it’s baking, manufacturing, logistics, engineering, or the many departments within the central functions team based in our head office in High Wycombe. We are a values-led business and expect our colleagues to live, breathe, and embed Quality, Accountability, and Trust into their ways of working.

The role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the dynamic finance team at Hovis HQ in High Wycombe. As the business continues to evolve, a requirement has arisen for an ambitious and driven finalist accountant (or qualified by experience) to join the team and support the weekly, monthly and quarterly management reporting processes. Reporting in to the Head of FP&A & Treasury, you will be responsible for the following:

* Consolidating both the financials and the drivers of business performance and preparing month end Board reports

* Business Partnering with Finance and non-Finance staff to add value in how information is reported

* Implement the internal and external reporting timetable

* Consolidate weekly, quarterly and annual forecasts, understanding the full P&L impact as well as Balance Sheet and Cash flows

This is a great opportunity for a finalist accountant (or qualified by experience) to join a unique business, which has an established brand but a truly entrepreneurial mindset. You will have exposure to all parts of the business, allowing you to build a strong network and a solid base of experience on which to build a future career. The Finance team is an integral and trusted part of the Hovis business and we will be looking for a collaborative, positive and energetic individual to join our friendly and supportive team.

Ideal Experiences / Qualifications / Capabilities:

* Finalist/Qualified by experience with a good understanding of core accounting principles

* Microsoft Suite, intermediate to advanced excel

* Excellent written & spoken communication skills, with the ability to build good working relationships and influence others

* Clear understanding of core financial controls, with the ability to identify and propose solutions to control risks

* Demonstrable experience in process improvement and driving efficiencies

Desirable:

* SAP and / or System 21 (AS400)

* Development of large excel models

* Background in FMCG sector

At Hovis, we understand the importance of looking after our colleagues, so we provide a variety of benefits in addition to their salaries. The benefits we provide at Hovis are as varied as the people who receive them but they are offered with the intention of creating value to them personally over and above their salaries

* There are a range of colleague benefits available, which individuals can select based on their needs.

* Our benefits scheme is called Hovis Choice, which offers a variety of savings and cashback offers on day to day living and much more including eyecare vouchers, and a healthcare scheme to suit everyone. It also includes our Cycle to Work scheme where you can obtain a brand new bike at a significant saving

* We offer enhanced annual leave and maternity/paternity leave, and flexibility where possible in order to create a healthy work-life balance

* We celebrate loyalty with our generous long service and colleague recognition schemes

* We offer three levels of pensions

Hovis values diversity and is committed to promoting equal opportunities in the workplace.

Every job applicant, employee or worker will be treated fairly and equally with dignity and

respect regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status,

pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, social class, nationality, ethnic or national origin,

religious belief, union membership, political opinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other

protected characteristic

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