Hain Celestial
Financial Accountant
Job Location
Crossgates, United Kingdom
Job Description
At Hain Daniels we are currently recruiting for a 12 month FTC Financial Accountant at our site based in Leeds. The Financial Accountant role plays a key part in the effective and efficient operation of the group finance function. Due to a multitude of internal projects, the central finance team require an additional resource at this level to pick up daily/weekly/monthly tasks as well as any ad hoc tasks required as part of the projects.
The role is based at head office in Leeds with hybrid working arrangements (min 2 days per week in the office apart from period/quarter/year end when up to full time is required). Travel to other sites may be required on an ad hoc basis.
Key Responsibilities / Accountability of the Role:
* Monthly reporting of the business results to the US parent via their reporting platform. To provide further information or analysis to the US parent for either Board review or Stock Exchange Listing requirements, at Quarter ends and Year ends
* Loading of the budget into Hyperion / Oracle
* Management and reconciliation of US GAAP accounting entries
* VAT, alcohol duty and import duty accounting and reporting across the business
* Updating SOPs for the finance function
* Review and analysis of international trade data (imports / exports)
* Management and reconciliation of the group’s intercompany balances
* Government reporting such as National Statistics
* Cash & treasury management
* Preparation and review of monthly lease accounting entries
* Preparation and review of monthly reconciliations in the above and other areas such as intangibles and investments
* Management of finance data for insurance renewals/finance liaison with insurance brokers.
* Capex tracking and fixed asset registers
* Checking and sending payments
* Ensuring the business maintains accurate documentation and controls evidence for SOX compliance
* Management of company credit cards
* Preparation and posting of period end journals
* Actively contributing to group projects alongside the day job
* Liaise with the internal and external auditors to ensure completion of the statutory accounts in a timely manner within the statutory deadlines
* Preparation of the businesses corporation tax analysis as required by our tax advisers to prepare the Corporation Tax returns on a timely basis
* Working alongside other members of the immediate finance team to provide cover as required
* Ad hoc tasks as requested
* Ensuring the accuracy and cleanliness of master data
What you will need for the Role:
* Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with a minimum of 3 years PQE
* Knowledge of direct and indirect taxes beneficial but not essential
* Knowledge of FMCG beneficial but not essential
* Knowledge of SOX and/or US accounting standards would be advantageous
* Experience of a multidivisional business or group would be preferred
About The Hain Celestial Group
Hain Celestial Group is a leading health and wellness company whose purpose is to inspire healthier living for people, communities and the planet through better-for-you brands. For more than 30 years, our portfolio of beloved brands has intentionally focused on delivering nutrition and well-being that positively impacts today and tomorrow. Headquartered in Hoboken, N.J., Hain Celestial’s products across snacks, baby/kids, beverages, meal preparation, and personal care, are marketed and sold in over 75 countries around the world. Our leading brands include Garden Veggie™ snacks, Terra® chips, Garden of Eatin’® snacks, Earth’s Best® and Ella’s Kitchen® baby and kids foods, Celestial Seasonings® teas, Joya® and Natumi® plant-based beverages, Greek Gods® yogurt, Cully & Sully®, Imagine® and New Covent Garden® soups, Yves® and Linda McCartney’s® (under license) meat-free, and Alba Botanica® natural sun care, among others.
Hain Celestial UK
In the UK, Hain Daniels Group is one of the UK's leading food companies. We create food and drink products with natural goodness at their core. We're the business behind a host of household brands - Hartley's jams and jellies, Sun-Pat peanut butters, New Covent Garden Soup Co., Linda McCartney's meat free food, and Yorkshire Provender to name a few. Nearly half of our business is private label - we create quality freshly prepared fruit and juices, desserts, soups, sweet spreads and meat free products for our retail partners.
Over our sites up and down the UK, we employ circa 1,200 people in roles within Production, Supply Chain, Product Development, Sales and Marketing, and through to our Finance, HR, IT and beyond. Each of our colleagues is vital to our continued success. That's why we target the best talent, and help to develop them through the ranks.
Our Values
Own It – I am empowered and accountable for improving Hain’s business results and impact
Win Together – I collaborate with others to grow, deliver and celebrate success.
Foster Inclusion – I create an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected and valued for their uniqueness.
Be Curious – I explore ideas & insights with a growth mindset.
Our Purpose
To inspire healthier living for people, communities & the planet through better-for-you brands
Our Mission
To build purpose-driven brands that make healthier living more attainable by empowering our people, engaging our partners, and living our lives.
If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you in the right way.
If Hain sounds like the company you'd like to contribute your energy and enthusiasm towards, and come on an exciting journey with us, then we can't wait to hear from you
Location: Crossgates, GB
Posted Date: 11/26/2024
The role is based at head office in Leeds with hybrid working arrangements (min 2 days per week in the office apart from period/quarter/year end when up to full time is required). Travel to other sites may be required on an ad hoc basis.
Key Responsibilities / Accountability of the Role:
* Monthly reporting of the business results to the US parent via their reporting platform. To provide further information or analysis to the US parent for either Board review or Stock Exchange Listing requirements, at Quarter ends and Year ends
* Loading of the budget into Hyperion / Oracle
* Management and reconciliation of US GAAP accounting entries
* VAT, alcohol duty and import duty accounting and reporting across the business
* Updating SOPs for the finance function
* Review and analysis of international trade data (imports / exports)
* Management and reconciliation of the group’s intercompany balances
* Government reporting such as National Statistics
* Cash & treasury management
* Preparation and review of monthly lease accounting entries
* Preparation and review of monthly reconciliations in the above and other areas such as intangibles and investments
* Management of finance data for insurance renewals/finance liaison with insurance brokers.
* Capex tracking and fixed asset registers
* Checking and sending payments
* Ensuring the business maintains accurate documentation and controls evidence for SOX compliance
* Management of company credit cards
* Preparation and posting of period end journals
* Actively contributing to group projects alongside the day job
* Liaise with the internal and external auditors to ensure completion of the statutory accounts in a timely manner within the statutory deadlines
* Preparation of the businesses corporation tax analysis as required by our tax advisers to prepare the Corporation Tax returns on a timely basis
* Working alongside other members of the immediate finance team to provide cover as required
* Ad hoc tasks as requested
* Ensuring the accuracy and cleanliness of master data
What you will need for the Role:
* Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with a minimum of 3 years PQE
* Knowledge of direct and indirect taxes beneficial but not essential
* Knowledge of FMCG beneficial but not essential
* Knowledge of SOX and/or US accounting standards would be advantageous
* Experience of a multidivisional business or group would be preferred
About The Hain Celestial Group
Hain Celestial Group is a leading health and wellness company whose purpose is to inspire healthier living for people, communities and the planet through better-for-you brands. For more than 30 years, our portfolio of beloved brands has intentionally focused on delivering nutrition and well-being that positively impacts today and tomorrow. Headquartered in Hoboken, N.J., Hain Celestial’s products across snacks, baby/kids, beverages, meal preparation, and personal care, are marketed and sold in over 75 countries around the world. Our leading brands include Garden Veggie™ snacks, Terra® chips, Garden of Eatin’® snacks, Earth’s Best® and Ella’s Kitchen® baby and kids foods, Celestial Seasonings® teas, Joya® and Natumi® plant-based beverages, Greek Gods® yogurt, Cully & Sully®, Imagine® and New Covent Garden® soups, Yves® and Linda McCartney’s® (under license) meat-free, and Alba Botanica® natural sun care, among others.
Hain Celestial UK
In the UK, Hain Daniels Group is one of the UK's leading food companies. We create food and drink products with natural goodness at their core. We're the business behind a host of household brands - Hartley's jams and jellies, Sun-Pat peanut butters, New Covent Garden Soup Co., Linda McCartney's meat free food, and Yorkshire Provender to name a few. Nearly half of our business is private label - we create quality freshly prepared fruit and juices, desserts, soups, sweet spreads and meat free products for our retail partners.
Over our sites up and down the UK, we employ circa 1,200 people in roles within Production, Supply Chain, Product Development, Sales and Marketing, and through to our Finance, HR, IT and beyond. Each of our colleagues is vital to our continued success. That's why we target the best talent, and help to develop them through the ranks.
Our Values
Own It – I am empowered and accountable for improving Hain’s business results and impact
Win Together – I collaborate with others to grow, deliver and celebrate success.
Foster Inclusion – I create an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected and valued for their uniqueness.
Be Curious – I explore ideas & insights with a growth mindset.
Our Purpose
To inspire healthier living for people, communities & the planet through better-for-you brands
Our Mission
To build purpose-driven brands that make healthier living more attainable by empowering our people, engaging our partners, and living our lives.
If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you in the right way.
If Hain sounds like the company you'd like to contribute your energy and enthusiasm towards, and come on an exciting journey with us, then we can't wait to hear from you
Location: Crossgates, GB
Posted Date: 11/26/2024
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