Job Description

Description

Great People Work Here.



How would you like to be part of exciting innovation pipelines, working with incredible international teams all dedicated to the evolution of a proud 300-year-old brand?

TwiningsOvo, International Markets (IM), operate across 100 exciting global markets, coming together to create the next generation of exquisite tea & Ovaltine ranges. Our teams operate in highly entrepreneurial commercial environments, suited to those who love business challenges and want to have a significant impact.

Here in IM, you'll develop cross-cultural leadership skills quickly, leading projects across diverse, inclusive, and multi-cultural teams. If you're a team player, dedicated to your craft, you'll be sure to grow personally and professionally, taking advantage of the incredible career opportunities across our global TwiningsOvo network.


We are looking for a Management Accountant to help drive growth in over 50 countries. You'll be a key partner to the Financial Controller and the wider commercial teams - owning core finance processes from reporting and forecasting to controls and systems. You'll also play a key role in improving how we work - across tools, reporting, and insight - in a fast-paced, international environment.

Please note that this role is fixed term for 6 months initially, with a high chance of extension or going permanent.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Consolidation and basic analytics on monthly P&L and balance sheets for IMUK for the identification of errors and discrepancies Develop and report insight into sales, margins, COGS, A&P and overhead variances with the help of the commercial Finance managers Supporting the commercial teams to deliver timely and insightful reporting Accountability for the completion of system reconciliations to ensure that all inputs are accurate, and that the information is entered in accordance with financial procedures and agreed timescales

Forecasting & Planning

Collect insights from the commercial finance manager and support with the input in the Group Data Repository tool of IMUK P&L and balance sheet forecasts during budget and quarterly cycles to meet group reporting requirements and timelines Analyse performance drivers such as price, volume, mix, overheads and marketing Maintain and update FX exposure data across multiple currencies

Business Partnering & Support

Support internal teams, mainly Finance, with analysis and queries Monitor sales price changes and ensure proper controls are followed Document and maintain financial processes and procedures

Systems & Process Improvement and Standardisation

Act as SAP 4Hana and SAC key user: maintain data accuracy, drive enhancements, and support training Own the integrity of pricing/cost master data and ensure timely updates Continuously seek improvements to reporting processes and system capabilities

Other

IMUK treasury & FX requirements - responsible for monitoring and managing FX exposure, to include hedging requests to treasury Liaise with the internal and external auditors and provide timely responses

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Experience

Qualified (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with strong hands-on experience in a fast-paced finance role Experience in FMCG or international markets would be ideal.

Skills

Advanced Excel and strong systems knowledge (SAP/BI) Detail-oriented with a structured, analytical approach Curious, proactive, and comfortable challenging the status quo A continuous improvement mindset to us help review our way of working

Our Values in Action

At TwiningsOvo, we:

Aim High:

Take ownership, act with urgency, and make things happen.

Collaborate:

Work across boundaries, share openly, and build trust.

Look Outside:

Stay curious, seek insights, and learn from others.

Create New Ways:

Embrace change, take smart risks, and innovate.

Empower Growth:

Take responsibility for our own development - and help others grow.

Benefits

Yearly bonus based on personal contribution and financial performance Flexible working options 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays and the option to buy and sell holidays Onsite Gym and Wellbeing Centre Perkbox - employee discount scheme with discounts online, in high street stores, cinema, holidays, restaurants and many more Pension scheme with your contributions matched for up to 10% of your salary Cycle to work scheme SimplyHealth Cash plan Onsite Staff shop and online staff discounts Bupa Private Medical Insurance Electric Car Scheme Access to LinkedIn Learning Access to ABF Networking, connect, collaborate, and grow across the ABF Group.

About Twinings Ovaltine

Twinings has become one of the world's most renowned tea companies over its 300-year history because we never stop learning, never stop experimenting and never stop inventing. We take pride in our tea from bud to cup and have been working with some of our tea estates around the world since the early 18th Century.


More than 300 years later, the love of tea is still here - and so are we! We still sell tea from Thomas's shop, and we still work hard to bring the most innovative new blends to tea lovers around the world. Now, we have over 500 varieties and our teas are cherished all over the world. Our expert master blenders taste more than 3,000 cups of tea every week. So you can be sure the next cup you taste will be every bit as good as the one yesterday or the day before.

Our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At TwiningsOvo, we believe in the power of diversity to drive innovation and meaningful work. We are committed to building a workplace where people from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences feel safe, valued, have a sense of belonging and are empowered to thrive. Inclusion is more than a goal, it's how we work together every day. As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against an applicant on the basis of their ethnicity, colour, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, family or parental status, disability, neurodiversity, age, socioeconomic background or any other status protected by law and are committed to promoting diversity across our workplace.

Applicants may be entitled to reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act. A reasonable adjustment is a change in the way things are typically done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity.

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