To take responsibility for the site preparation of quotes, product costing and business case preparation and review. Working closely with the site Lean Manager and Business Development Manager
Supporting the Finance team with the preparation and completion of Month end, quarterly and annual reporting
To take responsibility for accurate financial reporting to strict deadlines; to liaise with external and internal auditors to ensure robust processes; input into the budget/forecast process; ensure the site is Sarbanes Oxley compliant.
Accountabilities include:
Business case production and review
Product costing and quoting
Completion of quarterly inventory variance capitalization to standard cost
Annual update of product standard costs complete with variance analysis
Material cost analysis and reporting
Produce accurate profit and loss and balance sheets to tight deadlines
Manage cash flow and reporting to tight deadlines
Take responsibility for cash flow forecasting
Produce headcount and payroll reports
Help maintain all ledgers
Liaise with internal and external auditors to ensure successful audit completion
Ensure all work is completed in accordance with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) guidelines
Control company bank accounts
Control expenditure versus budget
Responsible for Intrastate & VAT reporting
Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Action improvements to reporting processes
Mentor and develop the Finance team
Ensure dependable and reliable processes are installed and adhered to
Assist in the completion of stock takes
Budget and LRP (Lomg Range plan) preparation, and monthly forecast process
Daily reporting and target tracking
Manufacturing KPI’s and Over-and-Under absorption techniques
Computation of Excess and Obsolete inventory provision
Alongside the Quality team monitor warranty returns and claims, identifying any financial risks to the business
Complete analysis, journal preparation and entry of monthly journals
Responsible for annual standard costing process
Factory Margin reporting within the plant
Any other duties as may be required in order to ensure the efficient operation of the company.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
High level of excel skills required. Working towards ACCA/CIMA qualification. Strong understanding of a Standard Costing environment. Minimum 3 year’s experience in a Finance role. Understanding of how to produce a business case and use of Discounted Cash flow (DCF) and NPV calculations. Clear communicator. Ability to multi-task. Desire to develop in career path. Comfortable working with financial and non-financial personnel. Excellent team player with flexible attitude. CIMA/ACCA Qualified. Experience working in a manufacturing environment.