We are supporting a well-regarded Manufacturing company, who employ 150 staff and generate a turnover in the region of £50million at their well-established site near Carlisle.
They have a vacancy for an accountant/Finance Business Partner who is a confident communicator and can be the go-to person who bridges the gap between accounts, operations and manufacturing.
This business pride themselves on producing a premium product to an established and loyal customer base. The site is ran like a family business with drive and autonomy, even though, it is part of a large and successful Public limited company, which provides additional benefits.
Key responsibilities.
* Provide a weekly P&L forecast to the finance and operational team
* Prepare an accurate set of Management Accounts on a monthly basis
* Report on daily order intake and invoice levels
* Ensure all results and forecasts are accurately represented in the Group reporting systems
* Agree and reconcile intercompany balances each month
* Periodic Balance Sheet reconciliations to ensure robust balances to ensure a clean audit
* Provide insightful and value-added information to help drive business performance and exceed targets
* Preparation of the Annual Budget, liaising with relevant managers to ensure buy in
* Ensure robust stock values and provisions plus forecast to ensure slow moving stock is minimized.
* Co-ordinate the biannual stock take and ensure current stock is reflected on SAP
* Lead Capex & monthly spend reviews
* Review Capital Investment Appraisals and forecast capital expenditure spend
* Product Costings Ensure products are costed accurately and updated in SAP
* Ensure financial compliance and governance, review procedures and make improvements
* Look at new ways to automate and simplify processes
* Audit lead contact person for external audit query resolution
* Support, develop and train budget holders with their financial understanding
* Building partnerships and maintaining strong relationships with senior managers and their teams as the go to person for financial matters
* Cover the Financial Controllers duties when they are absent from the business
What type of person would suit this role?
* CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent Part or fully Qualified or Qualified By Experience
* Excellent attention to detail
* Able to work as part of a team, under pressure and to tight deadlines
* Strong organisational skills
* Ability to plan ahead and prioritise key tasks
* Advanced excel skills, able to set up new reports
* Excellent oral, written and communication skills
* Understanding procedures in the finance department
* Experience of manufacturing desirable but not essential
* Experience of ERP systems desirable but not essential
Salary & Benefits:
* Salary range up to £55,000
* Hybrid working
* Pension contribution 5%, ERs contribution 7.5%
* Life Assurance between 2-4 x salary
* Annual leave 25 days plus bank hols (increase of 1 day per 5 yrs service)
* Annual option to purchase an additional 5 days
* 40hr week (Monday Friday 08:30 17:00)
* Share incentive scheme
* Cycle to work
* Discounts & Cashback offers (major retailers)
* Sports & social club monthly prize draws / contribution to sporting events / life events
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