Commercial Management Accountant
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Noble Foods Home of the Happy Egg Co.
Noble Foods is a family-owned company which began in 1920 and includes successful milling, poultry, agriculture, and consumer foods businesses. Within this, Noble Foods owns several successful brands, including the UK’s biggest free-range egg brand the Happy Egg co., Big & Fresh and Purely Organic.
In a recent survey by Best Companies we were rated as one of the Top 10 companies to work for in the Food and Drink industry.
🕒 Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00
What are we looking for?
As a motivated Commercial Management Accountant within our Finance team, this role is ideal for someone currently studying towards CIMA (early to mid-studies), with strong analytical skills and a passion for supporting commercial decision making. Prior experience in a commercial finance role is advantageous but not essential. However, costing experience is a requirement, with the ability to analyse, interpret and challenge cost data to drive operational and financial performance.
Working closely with the Senior Management Accountant, Finance Manager and wider business, you will play a key role in providing financial insight, supporting pricing decisions, evaluating profitability and strengthening the organisation’s position.
Key Accountabilities of the role – IT: What I do
(The below is not exhaustive)
Commercial Finance & Business Partnering
Support commercial teams with financial insight to aid pricing, promotions, tenders and customer profitability analysis.
Provide regular and ad‑hoc analysis to challenge assumptions and improve commercial outcomes.
Build strong relationships with operational, commercial and supply chain stakeholders.
Costing & Operational Finance
Own and maintain product costing models.
Investigate cost variances and provide clear, actionable insights.
Support cost-saving initiatives, process improvements and margin optimisation projects.
Management Accounting
Assist with month end activities including journals, accruals, prepayments and cost centre reviews.
Prepare management reporting packs with clear commentary on key drivers.
Support budgeting and forecasting cycles.
Provide KPI reporting and support continuous improvement of reporting tools and dashboards.
Data, Systems & Processes
Work with the Commercial Finance Manager and Senior Commercial Management Accountant to enhance financial models, dashboards and reporting tools.
Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data across costing and commercial systems.
· Contribute to ongoing process improvements within commercial finance.
Shared Accountabilities – US: Making it better together
Health & Safety responsibilities
Follow the health and safety policies and procedures.
Report any hazards, incidents, or injuries to the team leader or manager.
Use the personal protective equipment and clothing provided.
Cooperate with the team leader or manager on health and safety matters.
Participate in health and safety training and induction.
Social & Environmental responsibilities
Demonstrate awareness of the social and environmental impact of your work and strive to minimise any negative effects.
Follow the company's policies and guidelines on sustainability, ethics, diversity and inclusion, and health and safety.
Support your team members and collaborate with other colleagues to achieve the company's social and environmental goals.
Seek opportunities to learn and improve your skills and knowledge on social and environmental issues relevant to your role.
About You: ME: How I do it
Skills, Knowledge & experience
Essential
Part qualified CIMA student (early to mid-studies).
Costing experience—ideally in a manufacturing, production, or cost driven environment.
Strong analytical and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.
Confident user of Excel (lookups, pivot tables).
Ability to communicate financial information to non‑finance stakeholders.
Proactive, inquisitive mindset with a willingness to challenge and improve processes.
Desirable
Experience in a commercial, pricing, or business partnering role.
Exposure to product costing systems or ERP environments.
Experience with Power BI or other visualisation tools.
Background in manufacturing, FMCG, supply chain, retail, or similar industries.
Personal attributes
· Works Together and collaborates with others to complete tasks and solve problems
· Takes Ownership for the quality and timeliness of their work
· Is Courageous and does what they know is right even if its uncomfortable
· Takes Action and does everything in their ability to deliver what has been promised
· Contributes to a trusting team by treating everyone with Respect and showing kindness to all colleagues
· Strives for Excellence and takes every opportunity to learn new skills
We believe the most successful teams are formed from a diverse talent pool and we strive to employ a wide variety of individuals in our business, selecting the best qualified person for each role regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristics.
What can we offer you?
Free hot drinks on shift
Service Awards
Enhanced paternity and maternity
Free life insurance
Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme
Access to Perkbox with a variety of discounts including a monthly freebie from Greggs or Café Nero
Discounted eggs and chicken
A Celebration day after 1 years service enjoy an extra day off to celebrate a life event, such as your birthday
Access to DigiCare + - Annual Health Check, Digital GP Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Health Opinion and Mental Health Consultations.
Discounted Gym Memberships
Free Eye Test every two years
Discounted mobile phone contracts
Share in our success with the People Partnership - after 6 months service you will be eligible for a yearly bonus
Additional Allowances for First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders
Wellness programme
Employee Charity Matching Scheme
If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.
- Department
- Finance
- Role
- Commercial Management Accountant
- Locations
- North Scarle (Consumer Foods Head Office)