Description Management Control Assistant Main activities The Management Control Assistant will join a team of four in the finance Department of JL & Co Ltd and will be responsible for: Management Reporting - Preparation of the period end reporting pack for the JL & Co Executive Committee, focusing on sales, production, supply chain. - Commentary on KPIs, identifying key trends, highlighting both positives and negatives, specifically around sales, inventory & factory margin. Product Costing - Assisting the Industrial Management Controller with maintaining accuracy of costing data, particularly around Bill of Materials and periodic costing updates. - Business Partnering, working closely with key internal customers, providing assured, timely advice around any areas of concern that may arise. - Ad hoc reporting. - Participation in stock takes. - Any other duties as required by management in accordance with the job role. - Assist with statutory reporting, including external audit and National Statistics. Pricing - Assist with product pricing, both ad hoc and bulk seasonal pricing. Adhering to strict deadlines. Accurate product costing is of course fundamental to successful product pricing. Internal Control - Implementation of formalised controls to check the correct application of the company’s procedures. - Briefing managers and staff on any issues relating to internal control. Skills and experience - Fluent in English - Degree in Finance (Master or part qualified, a full accounting qualification is desirable although not essential). - Accurate, clear analytical capabilities and attention to detail are key. - Strong planning skills and a highly organised approach to work - Ability to meet demanding deadlines - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - Able to work autonomously, taking ownership of assigned responsibilities - Knowledge of ERP systems would be advantageous - Excellent computer skills and software skills: excellent with MS Office, particularly Excel.