Operational Finance Assistant

Danish Crown A/S; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job description

Operational Finance Assistant | Rochdale

Get your foot in the door of a global food leader with a role that offers hands‑on exposure to the fast‑paced world of manufacturing finance.

What you will be doing

You will be a key support pillar for our Operations Finance team, helping to bridge the gap between raw data and real‑world production performance.

• Support operational P&L reporting by managing essential accruals and journals.
• Produce weekly and month‑end reports that track critical KPIs like labour efficiency and yield.
• Analyse performance variances and translate financial data into actionable insights for production and operations teams.
• Utilise Excel to maintain data integrity and support informed management decision‑making.

What you will bring

We are looking for an analytical individual who is eager to learn and thrives in a collaborative, high‑energy environment.

• Experience: Some previous experience in a finance or accounts role is preferred, and while not essential, exposure to a manufacturing or food production environment is a distinct advantage.
• Soft Skills: You possess strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset, allowing you to explain financial concepts to non‑financial colleagues effectively.
• Hard Skills: You are highly comfortable working with data and possess proficient Excel skills to handle complex analysis.

This is a premier opportunity for an aspiring professional early in their finance career to gain deep, operational insight. You won’t just be crunching numbers in a silo; you will be on the front lines of our Rochdale site, working directly with the teams that keep our production moving. It is an environment designed for those who are curious and want to see the tangible impact of their financial reporting on day‑to‑day operations.

We prioritise your professional development and offer a clear path for growth within our global finance function. By joining a team that values transparency and continuous improvement, you will have the autonomy to help refine our reporting processes and the support of a collaborative leadership team. You’ll be part of a fast‑paced manufacturing culture where your analytical contributions directly influence the efficiency and success of the site.

About us

Danish Crown UK is a business built on trust, teamwork and ambition. We exist to deliver food that people believe in, and we know that takes strong leadership and collaborative cultures.

Our leadership principles guide us. We act for the good of the whole organisation. We hire brilliant people and help them grow. We are ambitious, curious and open to new ideas. We build trust by accepting mistakes as part of development. We believe real leadership is earned through example, not title.

Whoever joins us will help create a workplace where people feel safe to speak up, share ideas, challenge old ways of working and stretch themselves to achieve more. If that sounds like the environment where you thrive, we would love to hear from you.