Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

• Production of monthly management accounts with precise analysis and insights
• Thorough Monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Provide commentary on those areas of responsibility
• Accurate stock reconciliations, counts and valuations
• Liaison with Factories & Planning Dept to ensure month end forecasts are in line and variances followed up
• Provide assistance and good practice training to factories
• Ensure financial controls are adhered to
• Management of costs in the business area
• Provide analysis and financial information to influence and shape decisions and improve profitability
• Be able to challenge management to enable improvements
• Respond to audit questions from Internal & External Auditors
• Preparation & Maintenance of Monthly KPI Reporting
• Supporting Control of Capital Expenditure

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Understanding trading conditions Understanding key business drivers Understanding company culture and processes Detailed understanding of accounting – Cost Forecasting/Planning Financial systems and controls AAT Qualified or QBE Manufacturing experience preferred but not essential IT/systems – JDE, Insight, Cognos, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word Influencing, self-motivation, initiative and communication Able to work as part of a team