Job Description
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
To provide operational financial support to the Mill. Responsible for the daily/monthly processing of various financial and/or mill requirements
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Finance & Operations
* To ensure production is reconciled prior to any stock take adjustments and weekly/monthly finance processing for paper mill and finishing production
* To ensure scheduled hours is updated in the SAP system prior to any weekly/ monthly finance processing for paper mill and finishing production
* Support mill operational areas with daily reports, such as efficiencies, output rates, and other performance analysis.
* Ensure relevant weekly/monthly financial processes are followed and actioned with regard to material management in relation to stock, supporting the Planner/Operations Leader/ Product Supply analyst, as necessary
* Support, co-ordinate and collate all relevant processes and information, including liaising with central finance as necessary, to ensure appropriate month end/ accounting processes are compiled and completed to the required standard
* Responsible for producing the Mill performance reports at month end and to support operations in their understanding of month end results including; efficiency performance, output rates, and cost analysis
* Have a full understanding of all site processes
* Site expert in P2020 reporting guidelines
* Ability to support mill PSA position – have full knowledge of role for holiday and sickness cover.
Mill Systems
* Be a key user/ SME for site application systems, including but not limited to; PIMS, SAP, and TekTerm.
* Manage and classify site PIMs reports in line with P2020 reporting requirements
* Support site data and communication on SharePoint system
* Support standard and non-standard report development for PIMS to support department objectives.
Internal Control
* Support application of established corporate financial controls within the mill finance area of responsibility by the effective implementation and maintenance of financial policies and instructions.
* Perform agreed routine controls relating to the mill Internal Control environment – alongside and supporting
* Product Supply Analyst all compliance testing as an independent auditor.
* Utilise knowledge and experience to identify day to day control issues and identify control implications resulting from changing site circumstances and enlist the support of the Internal Control Specialist to advise / resolve.
* Support the documentation of site internal control procedures / changes and update of control logs Day to day co-ordination of issue resolution and internal control plan updates.
PLANNING
* Support RFS cycle design and ad hoc updates, and communicate effectively to site
* Build relationship with site leadership as planning support
SITE ACCESS
* Provide site systems access to folders, SAP, and catalogue access
* Perform user access reviews in line with internal control requirements
Accounts Payable
* Act as key site support for Accounts Payables queries, including one off payments
* Support site Purchasing team with knowledge and communication to site
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
* The role holder will be educated to at least ‘A’ Level (or equivalent) standard.
* 1-3 years’ experience within a manufacturing environment is desirable.
TECHNICHAL/PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
* Excel proficiency is essential
* SAP experience is desirable but not essential
* CIMA foundation or AAT is desirable but not essential but would prefer a candidate willing to work towards a professional financial qualification.
* Mill experience is not essential.