Role Purpose
Serve as the finance lead for manufacturing operations-owning production cost analysis, inventory and stock accounting, monthly operational performance reporting, and additional financial control activities. Partner with Unit Managers, Planning and Supply Chain teams to translate operational activity into actionable financial insights, drive process improvements, and ensure accurate, timely information flows into the ERP and general ledger.
Key ResponsibilitiesFinance & Reporting
1. Perform actual vs. standard production cost variance analysis, providing explanations and corrective actions, and ensure accurate posting into the ERP.
2. Own inventory/stock accounting and balance sheet reconciliations in line with statutory requirements.
3. Prepare and analyse monthly operational results; work closely with Manufacturing and Supply Chain to explain production performance variances.
4. Ensure all manufacturing financial and management information (transactions, KPIs, insights) is captured accurately and on time.
5. Develop and implement stock-checking policy, including controls, cadence, and remediation actions.
6. Deliver ad-hoc analysis and decision support as required by the Head of Finance.
7. Monthly freight and duty accruals.
8. Monthly rebate and commission journals and reconciliations.
9. Monthly ad hoc journals as required.
10. Run monthly stock revaluation and ensure ...