Position Overview & Specifications

The primary objective of this position is: To support the Financial Controller in delivering effective cost management and control within the operation function. Management of the month-end close process, through proactively working with operational managers to ensure a reliable and accurate close within the agreed timetable. Analysis of operational and business KPI’s, proactively using the results to confidently challenge the managers on drifts, while maintaining a strong relationship.

Key responsibilities and performance measures for this role:

Challenge BOM integrity, through the understanding of our manufacturing processes.
Thorough understanding of costing mechanism and ability to implement changes where necessary.
Calculate the annual standard cost and analyse the results to ensure accuracy.
Monthly analysis of deviation to standard as part of the month-end close process and working with the business to resolve incorrect drifts and implementing processes to prevent future occurrence.
Take ownership of the operational cost centres to ensure business processes are followed and expenditures are controlled.
Monthly close meetings with cost centre managers to review the accuracy cost centre prior to closing
Monthly reconciliation of relevant balance sheet accounts, includes understand and reporting on risks and opportunities identified
Understand direct drivers of contribution, with the ability to calculate drifts.
Understand impacts on margin outside of contribution, with the ability to analyse and explain
Monthly reconciliation and Analysis of PPV and GRNI
Own the inventory management process, including stock take and monthly reconciliation and analysis, including obsolete stock evolution.
Support the annual budget process and quarterly re-forecast.
Health and safety policy, and ensure that any specific responsibilities are adequately delegated in their absence

Minimum Qualifications / Experience required:

ACCA/ CIMA Qualified
Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in accounting, finance or a related field

Key behavioural competencies:

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively challenge all levels of management on cost control.
Analysing and interpreting data
Self-motivated with the ability to use own initiative to seek a solution
Able to work well with all levels and functions within the group
Experience in interacting with auditors and other advisors
Excellent attention to detail
Analytical skills, advanced problem-solving skills
Critical thinking skills
Strategic thinking
Integrity, honesty
In-depth knowledge of, accounting standards, controls, financial regulations and legislation