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Quorn Foods are delighted to be recruiting for a newly created Financial Controller to join our group finance function.
What you'll be responsible for:
Due to a recent internal move, an opportunity has now arisen for an experienced Financial Controller to join our finance function.
Working closely alongside our Head of Financial Control, you will be responsible for group financial accounting, as well as areas of cost, inventory and PPE.
Producing high quality, consolidated financial data for both internal and external reporting, you will act as a day-to-day point of contact for external audit partners, whilst drafting annual reports, financial statements and management reporting documents.
The position will be based from our Leeds office circa 2-3 days per week along with the opportunity to work flexibly/remotely when required.
What experience you'll need to have:
Be a qualified ACA/ACCA accountant, with a prior training background from practice
Demonstrable number of years post-qualification experience in industry, ideally within a manufacturing/FMCG environment or similar
Ideally hold knowledge of SAP
Excellent attention to detail whilst being comfortable engaging with senior level stakeholders
Ability to drive best-in-class accounting and reporting processes within a complex finance function
A passion for healthy, sustainable products which are better for our consumers and the planet – you don’t have to be a vegetarian to work for Quorn!
The recruitment process:
Every application will receive a response regardless of being successful or unsuccessful. Applications will close on Friday 15th August and all applicants will be contacted by our Resourcing Partner W/C 18th. Our process will involve:
1st Stage - 45 mins/1 hour Microsoft Teams introductory call with our Head of Financial Control & Resourcing/HR Partner
2nd Stage - in-person interview at our offices in Leeds with key stakeholders from our Finance function
If you have any questions regarding any of the above or the application process, please feel free to reach out to our Resourcing Partner Jacob Senior.
What you'll get in return:
A Competitive Salary
Car Allowance (along with access to an excellent green car lease scheme)
Enrollment into our Company Bonus Scheme
25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays (plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year!)
Generous Pension and Life Assurance Schemes
Employee Assistance Programmes (we're a Gold Sponsor of GroceryAid along with our own internal Wellbeing Champions)
Health & Wellbeing support with Digital GP services, free flu jabs, eye tests and discounted gym memberships
Free Quorn products on-site to take home and share with your friends and family!
To apply for this vacancy, please follow the relevant link to submit your CV and Covering Letter. We look forward to receiving your application.
About Us
Quorn is a global company led by a clear purpose and ambition. By 2030, we will be a Net +positive business with 8 billion servings of our amazing Quorn & Cauldron products being consumed across the world.
At Quorn, we have a simple message, to create an inspiring range of irresistibly tasty meals which are not only great for you and your family, but for the planet and generations to come.
It is our collective differences that make Quorn special. Our heritage speaks to this, as pioneers of meat alternative products, we choose to embrace a different path which sets us apart.
Quorn Foods are delighted to be recruiting for a newly created Financial Controller to join our group finance function.
What you'll be responsible for:
Due to a recent internal move, an opportunity has now arisen for an experienced Financial Controller to join our finance function.
Working closely alongside our Head of Financial Control, you will be responsible for group financial accounting, as well as areas of cost, inventory and PPE.
Producing high quality, consolidated financial data for both internal and external reporting, you will act as a day-to-day point of contact for external audit partners, whilst drafting annual reports, financial statements and management reporting documents.
The position will be based from our Leeds office circa 2-3 days per week along with the opportunity to work flexibly/remotely when required.
What experience you'll need to have:
Be a qualified ACA/ACCA accountant, with a prior training background from practice
Demonstrable number of years post-qualification experience in industry, ideally within a manufacturing/FMCG environment or similar
Ideally hold knowledge of SAP
Excellent attention to detail whilst being comfortable engaging with senior level stakeholders
Ability to drive best-in-class accounting and reporting processes within a complex finance function
A passion for healthy, sustainable products which are better for our consumers and the planet – you don’t have to be a vegetarian to work for Quorn!
The recruitment process:
Every application will receive a response regardless of being successful or unsuccessful. Applications will close on Friday 15th August and all applicants will be contacted by our Resourcing Partner W/C 18th. Our process will involve:
1st Stage - 45 mins/1 hour Microsoft Teams introductory call with our Head of Financial Control & Resourcing/HR Partner
2nd Stage - in-person interview at our offices in Leeds with key stakeholders from our Finance function
If you have any questions regarding any of the above or the application process, please feel free to reach out to our Resourcing Partner Jacob Senior.
What you'll get in return:
A Competitive Salary
Car Allowance (along with access to an excellent green car lease scheme)
Enrollment into our Company Bonus Scheme
25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays (plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year!)
Generous Pension and Life Assurance Schemes
Employee Assistance Programmes (we're a Gold Sponsor of GroceryAid along with our own internal Wellbeing Champions)
Health & Wellbeing support with Digital GP services, free flu jabs, eye tests and discounted gym memberships
Free Quorn products on-site to take home and share with your friends and family!
To apply for this vacancy, please follow the relevant link to submit your CV and Covering Letter. We look forward to receiving your application.
About Us
Quorn is a global company led by a clear purpose and ambition. By 2030, we will be a Net +positive business with 8 billion servings of our amazing Quorn & Cauldron products being consumed across the world.
At Quorn, we have a simple message, to create an inspiring range of irresistibly tasty meals which are not only great for you and your family, but for the planet and generations to come.
It is our collective differences that make Quorn special. Our heritage speaks to this, as pioneers of meat alternative products, we choose to embrace a different path which sets us apart.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Financial Controller position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Leeds offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
