Job Description
As a key and influential member of the Site Leadership Team, the purpose of this role is to drive Site performance through the provision of timely, accurate and insightful information.The jobholder is responsible for providing financial management reporting for the ETL which will be used in the weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual cycle. The job holder will be responsible to analyse past process in the old structure and implement new aligned and standardise reporting process across the European business. The job holder is expected to work closely with the BUs head of finance / FDs as well as IT and other functional teams to establish the requirements and solutions required for the job.Key Accountabilities: Operations Finance Lead Manager with overall responsibility for Financial Controls / SOX compliance and Financial Reporting across the Attleborough Site.Co-ordination of the month end and year end process for Attleborough.
Taking ownership for month end and year end delivery within the agreed timetable.Co-ordination of the rolling monthly forecast process for Attleborough. Presenting key movements, risks and opportunities.Adopt a continuous improvement mindset whereby the efficient production and relevance of financial reporting is constantly reviewed.Responsibility for the identification of best practice process controls and their implementation within the SAP and Innova system platforms.Strong influencer and leader of change across Attleborough Site and the wider Finance Team.Delivery of timely, accurate and actionable operational financial reporting.Effective controls with no unaccounted for prior period chargesBe recognized for bringing insights and ideas that influence and shape the businessIdentification and implementation of best practice ways of working and process controlsSkills & Knowledge Lead Attleborough Finance team with confidence. Embrace a change mindset & culture always considering what might be possible.Ability to engage & Influence wider business teams.Drive a culture of curiosity and questioning to drive efficiency & performanceEmpower others to deliver performance metrics and growth targets as if it was their own business.Invest time in your own leadership skills development and your wider team.Build and stretch cross functional high performing teamsChampion recognition and celebrate success.Inspire & Lead strong performing finance functionDevelopment plans in place for Finance Team.Set clear direction & goals, coaching team to excelCreate a high performing teamFinance Vision & People Agenda embedded within the teamLiving the valuesIdentify talent pipelineEssential Criteria Proven operational Finance team leadership within a manufacturing environment.
Ability to provide challenge and critique, continuous improvement mindset, stakeholder management.A forward thinking, process driven and collaborative Business Knowledge, ability to influence and buy in key stakeholders, 3 years relevant business experienceBusiness Knowledge, ability to influence and buy in key stakeholders, 3 years relevant business experienceExperience of working within a Food based FMCG and experience of SOX is desirableCIMA/ACCA QualificationTPBN1_UKTJ