Assistance Finance Controller

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POSITION INFO:

Purpose of the Job:

• Manage the Finance Department on site and supporting the Plant Management team to maintain and improve financial reporting and driving improvements and awareness of budgetary issues throughout the plant

Education / Experience requirements:

• Matric / Grade 12
• Degree Level qualification in Accounting / Finance
• Numerate and literate to minimum O Level / GCSE “B”
• In depth working knowledge of a high volume, complex Finance Department within a manufacturing setting
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks
• Previous experience of managing a team of finance personnel

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Management Plant Finance Team and liaison with EU central accounting team
• In conjunction with EU central accounting, prepare all plant monthly and quarterly financial reporting directly into VP Finance, EU Group Controller and Plant Manager, where necessary, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all results submitted
• Monitor key performance measures against agreed targets and detail as part of monthly reviews
• Attend Plant Management meetings
• Accuracy and timelines of all receipt and despatch processes (inward and outbound)
• Support and maintain the site and the company management systems
• Assist EU central accounting in the management of Month end preparation and reporting of results. This includes all levels of data analysis (P&L and Balance sheets)
• Analysing all departments and accounts by person with rebilling of costs where necessary
• Data input for standard accruals and pre-payments (Standard Journal entry)
• Assist EU central accounting in Cash-flow: forecasting and reporting to EU treasury
• Ensuring the systems and practices within Scunthorpe meet with internal and external requirements, highlighting issues where necessary
• Generate reports/results in an accurate and timely manner as required
• Managing the monthly Sales analysis ensuring all sales and associated sales are reported accurately in ERP system
• Act as facilitator for financial queries generating reports/ correspondence, delegating where necessary
• In conjunction with EU accounting acting as interface to external auditors
• Manage all aspects of Budgeting / Forecasting process in accordance with group requirements
• Assist with physical Stock Takes as to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the process
• Ensure standard costs are correct and participate in costing and RFQ process where required
• Analysis of Financial data to identify improvement opportunities
• Working closely with the senior operations management team assisting with accurate management of the site CI Savings Roadmap
• Proactively developing and improving Finance Controller role with the aim of ensuring the financial department can meet/exceed the required results.
• Conduct appraisals for direct reports, setting and cascading both individual and departmental objectives and targets.
• Managing all aspects of personnel duties within the department- including, but not limited to: disciplinary, personnel issues, performance, absenteeism, pay reviews
• Monitor, measure and drive for improvements in key objectives and targets set, both departmental and company utilising the current systems and mind-set
• Following and maintaining sound EH&S practices
• Any other projects or tasks assigned to you by management team
• Control of Finance Department budget, including preparation and adherence to
• Collation of all site budgets and control of approvals, tracking and monitoring adherence to each one
• Cost / material increase from suppliers need to be reviewed
• Preparation of site budgets within timeframe set by Central Finance
• Accurate reporting of all finance data
• Highlighting any potential concerns that may impact the site finances to the Plant Manager
• Assisting all Department Managers with budget queries in a timely manner

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Working knowledge of MS Excel at a proficient level with ability to create complex formulas
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies – 5S, Kaizen, SMED etc
• Computer literate in all common Microsoft applications
• Excellent communication skills at all levels

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