Job Requisition ID: 61203
Department: Finance (DEPT_FIN)
Position Title: Cost Analyst (12 month fixed term contract)
Location: Dundee
Reports To: Finance Director
At Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS), we are taking fueling and convenience retail to the next level. We are passionate about cultivating excellence in everything we do, but what really fuels us is our people. They’re the heart of our company. As an employee, our promise to you is that you’ll work on new and innovative products and solutions, be mentored by managers and teammates who are collaborative, caring, and act with integrity, and have the opportunity to grow in ways that are meaningful to you. Unique and interesting projects – both locally and globally – will challenge you and allow you to pursue different and rewarding career paths.
We are #EnergizedByGrowth.
DFS is part of a legacy of leadership that spans back generations, made up of some of the most trusted, leading-edge brands in the industry. As part of Dover Corporation and with our talented, innovative, outstanding people, we are doing great things and redefining what is possible in fueling and convenience retail. Providing advanced fuel-dispensing equipment, including clean energy solutions, systems and payment, automatic tank gauging and wet stock-management solutions, DFS comprises the product brands of Wayne Fueling Systems, OPW Fuel Management Systems, ClearView, Tokheim, ProGauge, Fairbanks, LIQAL, AvaLAN, and Bulloch Technologies. Headquartered in Austin, TX, DFS has a significant technology development and manufacturing presence worldwide, including facilities in Brazil, China, India, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States.
1. The Opportunity
The Cost Analyst role is part of the Dispenser Business Unit (DBU) and is based in Dundee. This is the main manufacturing operation in Europe for Dover Fueling Solutions and produces fuel dispensers. Reporting to the Financial Controller for Dundee, this is a key senior finance role within a dynamic, growing business requiring a high calibre individual.
This role is central to the finance structure and will be highly visible both within the Dundee operation and across the broader group.
1. The Candidate
The Cost Analyst position incorporates a blend of accounting, costing, business partnering, commercial insight and team leadership requiring a high calibre individual who is strong interpersonally, self-motivated, flexible and possesses excellent business acumen. Experience in the manufacturing industry is desirable, especially in relation to supply chain and logistics. Also important is that the role brings energy, drive, passion and a highly inquisitive nature.
The individual must be capable of producing insightful management information coupled with developing robust working relationships within the Dundee operation. In particular, it is essential that the individual can provide sound financial guidance to aid decision making and possess sufficient gravitas to challenge current thinking.
A summary of the key candidate requirements are as follows:
* Graduate calibre with high academic achievement and relevant professional qualification
* Previous experience within a manufacturing environment or related sector essential, either in current or in a previous role
* Ideally prior experience of staff management and development
* Strong proactive communicator with the ability to engage and influence at all levels
* Well-developed commercial acumen
* Ability to work within tight deadlines and manage time effectively
* Strong team player with flexible attitude to work priorities
* Brings enthusiasm and passion for business, underpinned by first class technical abilities
1. Job Description
The main function of the role is to support the Dundee operations and provide support to the finance team of all areas of cost.
The main duties and responsibilities are as follows:
* Complete responsibility for the management and reporting of all aspects of cost for the facility
* Preparation of monthly cost reports including commentary and performance analysis ensuring timely follow up and development of an action plan for any issues highlighted
* Driving strong pro-active cost control and analysis – understanding product cost trends, driving the cost reduction program and controlling fixed costs
* Leading the product cost tracking program ensuring timely reporting
* Financial control of Inventory – trends and movements – drive inventory controls and best practice
* Ownership of the Standard Cost setting process
* Leading and participating in various factory wide NPD and Cost Reduction projects and initiatives
* Input into the budget and business plan
* Input into the preparation of financial forecasts
* Development and enforcement of internal controls and corporate policies
* Assist the Financial Controller on divisional finance projects
Work Arrangement : Onsite
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
This position may be located in: EMEA : United Kingdom : Dundee : Dundee
Job Function : Finance #LI-HW2