Job Description

Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

• Participate in month end closing
• Preparation of month end journals, PPV, OPEX, manufacturing variances
• Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Prepare for weekly soft close meetings, reporting on Absorption, Production Variances, Inventory Movements & any month to date issues
• Provide analysis of operating cost Centre budgets and monthly variances
• Partnership with wider UK & US finance team
• Assist in the preparation of Estimates & the Annual Operating Plan
• Assist in the Annual cost revaluation.
• Work closely with manufacturing on master data integrity to ensure data accuracy at source.
• Liaise with Internal and External auditors on various accounting matters.
• Headcount reporting.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing finance role. ERP experience essential. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office. Ability to communicate key financial information to non-finance personnel in a clear, concise way. Ability to build strong professional relationships with colleagues across differing functions. Sound analytical skills, good planning/organization skills, attention to detail. Self-starter with the ability to identify problems and find solutions. Ability to priorities effectively and to work to tight deadlines. University degree or equivalent higher education qualification. Study for a relevant professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA) will be required.