We are working with a leading organisation specialising within the Packaging & Materials industry. This is a perfect time to join them in this period of Growth.
Job Purpose:
As a Finance Analyst, your primary responsibility will be to provide analytical financial support to the Supply Chain & Operations in our client’s Cramlington plant. You will play a crucial role in ensuring local finance and operational objectives are met while supporting the Plant Controller in maintaining robust budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes to maintain cost control.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prioritize safety as the number one priority
* Cultivate strong relationships with Operations
* Handle ad hoc requests efficiently
* Provide financial analysis and support for the Plant Productivity stream
* Drive loss reporting and support investigating variances as required
* Offer analysis to support cost centre owners’ understanding of variances
* Provide analysis to support SC&Ops with inventory management
* Complete capital reporting and investment appraisals to support AFEs
* Support the completion of the AOP process for Cramlington for MOE, losses, and S,G&A
* Assist in quarterly forecasts
* Ensure accurate statement of costs by completing losses and inventory adjustments accounting for the plant
* Assist in cost centre reviews for month-end close
* Complete month reporting, including losses and savings tracker in Cramlington
* Provide explanations to the SSC to aid in their understanding of Cramlington operations
* Ensure SOX compliance as Process owner for Inventory Controls
* Maintain and report Cramlington cycle count accuracy
* Ensure costs are accounted for by the AD financial handbook
* Support the Plant Controller in identifying and implementing process improvements in operations finance
* Collaborate with SSC/Accenture for process enhancement
* Support the implementation of key BI initiatives across operations in Cramlington
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement and participate as necessary in SC&Ops projects and plant strategic planning
* Pursue professional and personal development aligned with the development plan
* Foster collaborative working relationships across the SC&Ops organization in Cramlington
* Support increased use of ELS in the finance function
* Aid in training SC&Ops in EVA concepts and decision-making tools
Experience:
* Educated to degree level and possess a professional accountancy qualification (CIMA, ICAEW)
* 1-3 years of post-qualification experience in the industry (preferably manufacturing) or a blue-chip accounting firm
* Advanced user of Excel and Google Sheets
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced Finance environment within a UK manufacturing site of a Multinational organization
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop effective working relationships
* Must be persuasive/assertive with a can-do attitude
* Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills
* Dynamic, proactive, and detail-conscious with a results-driven approach
Middlesbrough // Permanent
£45,000-£50,000
Newcastle upon Tyne // Permanent
Competitive
Middlesbrough // Permanent
£45,000-£50,000
Newcastle upon Tyne // Permanent
Competitive
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