At Eakin Healthcare we put our patient at the heart of everything we do. Fifty years ago, it all started with one mans mission: pharmacist, Tom George Eakin. He saw his patients struggling with leaking urostomy pouches and decided enough was enough. He got to work and formulated what would become the game-changing, eakin Cohesive seal. Fast forward to today, and were still keeping it in the family. Weve grown a lot since then, both organically and through acquisitions. We now have a team of over 700 colleagues across three manufacturing sites and 12 sales and distribution centres. Were making a difference in three therapeutic areas: Ostomy Respiratory Surgical Were proud to export our innovative products to over 60 countries through a network of 40 distributors plus our own offices in Japan, The Netherlands, France, Germany, Belgium and Luxemburg. Were good at what we do come and join us and you can benefit from: Blended Working Annual Bonus 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 28) Option to buy holiday days Wellbeing Programme Health Cash Plan Pension Life Assurance Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Cycle to Work Scheme Referral Scheme Long Service Awards Free Parking ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for a high profile, confident and self-motivated individual who can demonstrate exceptional levels of performance in this pivotal business partnering role to support Group finance in the production, analysis and interpretation of Ostomy related data and other information. With a strong business acumen and financial modelling skills, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Head of FP&A Ostomy in the delivery of sound financial analysis and insights to inform tactical and strategic decision making. The role will include analysis of sales channels, revenues and margins, overhead variance reporting, scenario planning, developing and maintaining KPIs, along with the production of Ostomy management reports and other duties. The role involves such work relating to Pelican Healthcare Ltd, Respond Healthcare Ltd, TG Eakin Ltd and its International subsidiaries. KEY ACTIVITIES Ensuring compliance with Financial Control Systems and Procedures Manuals Support the Associate Director FP&A in all aspects of operations related Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A). Key business partnering for Ostomy therapeutic area managers. Support Ostomy commercial managers via the production and analysis of high-quality sales revenue and margin reports. Management reporting for Pelican Healthcare Ltd, Respond Healthcare Ltd, TG Eakin Ltd, Eakin BV, Eakin KK, Eakin France and any other subsidiaries which may be incorporated in future. Report on the efficiency of the distribution of products to customers including transport and warehousing costs. Provide finance support in the Group sales and operations planning (S&OP) system from a demand point of view. Produce & support relevant business metrics (KPIs) to add visual representations of Ostomy commercial data. Assist the budgeting process for the Ostomy businesses. Support the mid-year, and end of year forecasting process of the Ostomy businesses. Assist the Long-Range Planning (LRP) process of the Ostomy businesses. Analyse overheads, particularly in the areas of Commercial, Marketing and travel to ensure that the level of spend supports the revenue line. Report on sampling costs and the subsequent return on investment. Challenge ways of working, to standardise common tasks and be a champion of Continuous Improvement within the function. Support the month end and year end processes for Ostomy as part of a wider finance team role. Support the wider Finance, HR and Commercial functions as required. Other To adhere to the companys Equal Opportunities policy and Dignity at work policy in all activities and to actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the companys Health and Safety policy To adhere to the companys Quality policy and Environmental policy To undertake other duties as may be reasonably required KEY SKILLS Essential Working towards or qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA etc) Commercial finance experience Proven experience and passion using data analytics for metrics reporting Proactive and intuitive with strong communications skills using a business partnering approach Strong IT, Excel and Power BI skills Diligent and able to work efficiently with attention to detail, within required timescales Up to date knowledge of modern management accounting practices through CPD Proven ability to lead and drive processes, compliance, internal controls and recommend new controls to be implemented Confident, self starter Desirable Previous experience in a commercial finance role in a manufacturing organisation Sage X3 Microsoft Office KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Internal Finance team Chief Commercial Officer Ostomy Ostomy management team IT team Managers and general personnel External Auditors Software providers Ad hoc external stakeholders ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This role can be based in either Comber or Cardiff. There will be a requirement to travel to other company sites from time to time. Skills: Financial Modelling Financial Analysis overhead variance reporting scenario planning Financial Planning and Analysis FP&A sales and operations planning