Benjamin Edwards

Assistant Finance Business Partner Location: Grimsby/Hybrid Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum Are you passionate about numbers, strategic decision-making, and working in a dynamic team? Are you currently working within management accounts ready to take your finance career to the next level? Benjamin Edwards is recruiting for an ambitious and driven Assistant Finance Business Partner to join a high growth business at their Grimsby site. As Assistant Finance Business Partner, you will be at the heart of financial decision-making. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about finance and eager to grow in a dynamic, fast-moving environment. The position is well-suited to AAT / Part-Qualified Assistant Accountants, Management Accountants, FP&A or Assistant Finance Business Partners, offering opportunities for professional growth. What's on offer to the Assistant Finance Business Partner Hybrid working once established in the role 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Life assurance x 4 salary Professional growth opportunities The role of the Assistant Finance Business Partner Posting month end accruals and prepayments Completion of balance sheet reconciliations Prepare ad-hoc data analysis as required to provide a detailed understanding of the departments financial performance Support FBP in completion of month end reporting requirements Provision of data for the annual audit process Support completion of departments P&L forecast by month, on a quarterly basis Support completion of the financial full year budget, by month for department Loading of financial forecast and budget Complete weekly departments KPI report Support Finance Business Partner in providing deep dive analysis as required on departments performance Work closely with department and provide them with support to understand their financial numbers The ideal candidate for the Assistant Finance Business Partner CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified/part qualified or AAT Proficiency in Excel and financial software To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards, please do not hesitate to apply.

Head of Change - ERP Transformation Location : Scunthorpe/Hybrid Salary : Circa £85k Vacancy Type: FTC 12-24 months with potential to extend Benjamin Edwards are recruiting for an experienced Head of Change to lead a high-profile, business-wide transformation programme, with a core focus on the delivery of a multi-year ERP implementation. This is a full-time, dedicated contract role, starting immediately, offering hybrid/flexible working. As Head of Change, you will play a critical leadership role in shaping how the organisation adopts new systems, processes, and ways of working. You will lead the organisational, people, and process transformation required to successfully deliver a major ERP programme. You will ensure teams across the business are fully supported, engaged, and enabled through structured change management, communication, and training strategies. This role will also drive early "quick win" initiatives to build momentum and embed a positive change mindset from the outset. The role of Head of Change - ERP Transformation Lead and deliver the overall change strategy, including communication, engagement, and training programmes Translate business and system requirements into a clear future-state vision for processes and systems Drive and implement quick win improvements to accelerate early adoption and engagement Lead ERP tendering activities, including supplier engagement, evaluation, due diligence, and recommendation Facilitate "as-is" and "to-be" process workshops in collaboration with business stakeholders Drive adoption of new behaviours and processes across multiple sites and functions Design and deliver tailored training programmes across diverse operational environments Establish and lead a network of Change Champions to support communication and feedback loops Manage resistance, build advocacy, and ensure leadership alignment throughout the programme Oversee readiness activities including pilots, rollout, and post-implementation embedding Support business teams through transition, ensuring minimal disruption Act as the primary point of contact for all change-related aspects of the ERP programme The ideal candidate for the role of Head of Change - ERP Transformation Proven track record leading large-scale change and transformation programmes Experience within retail, hospitality, supply chain, or fast-paced operational environments Strong expertise in process mapping and optimisation A background in Lean / Six Sigma or continuous improvement, experience with ERP or EPOS environments and complex transaction systems, and experience building and leading Change Champion networks are desirable Change Management certifications (e.g., PROSCI, APMG) are desirable To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards, please do not hesitate to apply. Applicants must reside within reasonable commuting distance to facilitate weekly on-site attendance.

Head of Change - ERP Transformation Location : Scunthorpe/Hybrid Salary : Circa £85k Vacancy Type: FTC 12-24 months with potential to extend Benjamin Edwards are recruiting for an experienced Head of Change to lead a high-profile, business-wide transformation programme, with a core focus on the delivery of a multi-year ERP implementation. This is a full-time, dedicated contract role, starting immediately, offering hybrid/flexible working. As Head of Change, you will play a critical leadership role in shaping how the organisation adopts new systems, processes, and ways of working. You will lead the organisational, people, and process transformation required to successfully deliver a major ERP programme. You will ensure teams across the business are fully supported, engaged, and enabled through structured change management, communication, and training strategies. This role will also drive early quick win initiatives to build momentum and embed a positive change mindset from the outset. The role of Head of Change ERP Transformation Lead and deliver the overall change strategy, including communication, engagement, and training programmes Translate business and system requirements into a clear future-state vision for processes and systems Drive and implement quick win improvements to accelerate early adoption and engagement Lead ERP tendering activities, including supplier engagement, evaluation, due diligence, and recommendation Facilitate as-is and to-be process workshops in collaboration with business stakeholders Drive adoption of new behaviours and processes across multiple sites and functions Design and deliver tailored training programmes across diverse operational environments Establish and lead a network of Change Champions to support communication and feedback loops Manage resistance, build advocacy, and ensure leadership alignment throughout the programme Oversee readiness activities including pilots, rollout, and post-implementation embedding Support business teams through transition, ensuring minimal disruption Act as the primary point of contact for all change-related aspects of the ERP programme The ideal candidate for the role of Head of Change ERP Transformation Proven track record leading large-scale change and transformation programmes Experience within retail, hospitality, supply chain, or fast-paced operational environments Strong expertise in process mapping and optimisation A background in Lean / Six Sigma or continuous improvement, experience with ERP or EPOS environments and complex transaction systems, and experience building and leading Change Champion networks are desirable Change Management certifications (e.g., PROSCI, APMG) are desirable To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards, please do not hesitate to apply. Applicants must reside within reasonable commuting distance to facilitate weekly on-site attendance.

Operational Accountant Location: Grantham / Hybrid Salary : 38k - £50k (DOE) Benjamin Edwards are recruiting for an energetic Operational Accountant who likes to be close to the day-to-day action and uses insight to help the business perform at its best. In this fast-paced role, you'll work alongside key teams to ensure costing is accurate, stock and controls are robust, and reporting is clear, timely and decision-ready. You'll play a central role in operational finance, combining strong business partnering with the ability to identify trends, interpret variances, improve processes, and deliver the insights teams need to make confident commercial decisions What's on offer to the Operational Accountant Competitive salary (depending on qualifications and experience) 25 days holidays + BH + option to purchase additional days Discretionary annual bonus Enhanced Pension Study support available The role of the Operational Accountant Act as the finance point of contact for Operations, providing guidance and insight to support decision-making Support budget owners with reporting and help drive effective cost management Maintain standard costing for materials and update where required Refresh and issue costing for promotions, new business and new products on a quarterly cycle Complete monthly reconciliations for raw materials and finished goods Produce and review weekly stock adjustment reporting, using findings to improve processes Manage stock write-offs in line with internal controls and policy Manage factory accruals and end-of-period adjustments to support clean month-end reporting Deliver KPI reporting to monitor efficiency and operational performance Produce variance reporting (production and purchase price), investigate root causes and recommend actions Support Operations with analysis that improves productivity and cost control Prepare annual Tax Packs for tax computation processes Support audits and maintain strong documentation and control standards Contribute to cross-functional projects that impact financial performance The ideal candidate for the Operational Accountant Qualified or part-qualified (ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent) Previous experience in a hands-on role involving costing, stock, and operational reporting Strong Excel capability and confidence working with ERP systems Comfortable working at pace, with strong communication and problem-solving skills To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards, please do not hesitate to apply.