Supply Chain Finance Accountant

Description:

Our client is an iconic FMCG business looking for a part qualified/newly qualified Finance Accountant within their supply chain team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a specific site in a multi site business that offers hands on, operational experience at a time of expansion alongside huge involvement in all areas of the business.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Deliver and help develop high quality daily, weekly and monthly reporting which enables the business to understand its financial performance vs budget/latest plan and vs prior periods
• Provide insight on trends and issues, within the weekly flash reporting, weekly site reporting and monthly reporting. This includes both performance indicators and financial data.
• Deliver revised Forecast and budgets as required for the regional manufacturing operation. Ensuring the operational team own their plan. Plans should be challenging and deliver overall business requirements.
• Provide relevant financial information to management on stock levels, stock usage and waste.
• Provide relevant financial information on waste, material usage, yields, bill of material accuracy, labour utilisation and recoveries within standard.
• Manage task within plan reporting. Lead the drive to deliver the plan through management of risks and opportunities.
• Making sure that the monthly accounts reflect an accurate view of performance.
• Ensure that all key controls are in place and working effectively. Identify areas where weakness in controls occur and implement corrective action in conjunction with the Operational teams

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant/Part Qualified (ACA/CIMA)
• Knowledge of Supply Chain or Operations preferable but not essential

Salary, Benefits & Duration:

Salary: Up to £42k + benefits
Duration: Permanent