As a partner to businesses and governments, Crane Authentication offers expertise and cutting-edge innovations that protect and enhance products, secure identities, safeguard revenues and enforce compliance. Customers from different business sectors and levels of government trust our team of 1,250 people for their expertise in R&D, security design, engineering and data-driven insights. We are an integral part of Crane NXT, a c$2-billion-dollar business with over 5,000 associates
As part of our growth, we are looking for a Accountant in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear where you will be part of a dynamic Finance team fighting fraud and piracy!
The Accountant performs financial cost analyses to ensure financial and tactical objectives meet organizational objectives. Performs cost accounting functions, analysis, studies, internal reporting, and related cost records. Oversees all cost accounting reports. Provides value-added cost analysis, cost savings and plant spending. Assists with annual Budget preparation, strategic finance planning and forecasting.
Key Responsibilities:
* Performs internal management reporting, Cost Management and supporting analysis.
* Automates reporting and analysis o Conducts the following analyses :
▪ Spending and variance analysis
▪ Work order variance analysis.
▪ Raw material yield analysis.
▪ Direct labor analysis.
▪ Product processing yield analysis.
▪ Purchase price variance analysis.
* Partners with Operations and other customers to ensure timely and effective communication of areas in need of improvement and the resulting action items to mitigate those areas.
* Performs cost models and product pricing studies and new item set-ups.
* Performs timely and accurate closings.
* Data Management: supports MAS 500 processes and system development.
* Conducts financial control documentation and supporting audits. Ensures that items are correctly classified, and statements prepared in accordance with GAAP/IFRS.
* Assists in the analytical and/or strategic function including the development of budgeting, planning, and forecasting.
* Conceives ideas for solutions and participates in the resolution of issues.
* Resolves conflict problems escalated by associates
Role Requirements :
* Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
* Minimum 3-5 years of relevant finance/accounting experience.
* ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system experience is essential, MAS 500 experience a plus.
* Experience using financial and in-house software to perform analysis and report generation. required to support management and decision-making activities
Good to have :
* Must demonstrate the highest level of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality always.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
* Excellent I.T (Information Technology). Skills – Word, Excel, Outlook.
* Ability to work accurately paying close attention to detail.
* Must possess a positive, professional, assertive attitude.
* Ability to work to strict deadlines and priorities.
* Ability to manage functions, allocate resources, set priorities, and coordinate many independent groups.
* Must be able to multitask, be self-motivated and work autonomously and in a team environment.
* Flexibility to accommodate an ever-changing working environment and demands placed upon it.
* Must be able to fit into a culture where teamwork, empowerment and dedication are of utmost importance.
* Possess a positive, professional attitude
What's in for you ?
* Work for a market leading, established product company.
* Nice modern offices with great facilities.
* Health Insurance.
* 25 days holidays plus national holidays.
* Life Insurance.
Crane Authentication is part of Crane NXT !!
Crane NXT is a premier industrial technology company that provides proprietary and trusted technology solutions to secure, detect, and authenticate what matters most to its customers. Crane NXT has approximately 5,000 employees with global operations and manufacturing facilities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Japan, Switzerland, Germany, Sweden, and Malta. For more information, visit www.cranenxt.com.
We value diversity at our company. Everyone who applies with the qualifications will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, colour, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We receive a high number of applications, so apologies if we are unable to provide specific feedback. If we feel you are a fit for the role, we’ll be in contact