Description

To support the Gillingham Site and Finance team in management reporting and analysis. To deliver accurate and timely reporting through the maintenance of books and records This role is a key member of the finance team, supporting monthly, quarterly, and year end Finance processes, coupled with management reporting required both Internally and Externally at all levels of the business. Roles & Responsibilities To take responsibility for accurate financial reporting to strict deadlines; to liaise with external and internal auditors to ensure robust processes; input into the budget/forecast process and ensure the site is Sarbannes Oxley compliant. Key accountabilities include: * Produce accurate profit and loss and balance sheets to tight deadlines * Manage cashflow and reporting to tight deadlines * Take responsibility for cashflow forecasting * Produce headcount and payroll reports * Help maintain all ledgers * Liaise with internal and external auditors to ensure successful audit completion * Ensure all work is completed in accordance with Sarbannes Oxley (SOX) guidelines * Control expenditure versus budget * Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) * Action improvements to reporting processes * Mentor and develop the Finance team * Ensure dependable and reliable processes are installed and adhered to * Assist in the completion of quarterly stocktakes * BBP preparation and monthly forecast process * Daily reporting & Target tracking * Manufacturing KPI’s and Over and Under absorption techniques * Computation Excess and Obsolete provision * Alongside the Quality team monitor Warranty returns and claims, identifying any financial risks to the business * Complete analysis, journal preparation and entry of monthly reports * Responsible for annual Standard Costing process * Factory Margin reporting within the plant * Supports their respective teams to ensure quality objectives are met. * Any other duties as may be required to ensure the efficient operation of the Company. Experience & Qualifications Mandatory * Working towards ACCA/CIMA qualification * Strong understanding of a Standard Costing environment * Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Finance role * Understanding of how to produce a business case and use of Discounted Cashflow (DCF) and NPV calculations Desirable * CIMA/ACCA Qualified * Working knowledge of SAP, or other similar ERP system * Experience working in AP for a manufacturing organisation