Role Title

Assistant Plant Financial Controller

Stafford

£35,000 - 40,000 + Benefits

Role Profile

Exceptional opportunity to support Senior Plant Financial Controller and be developed as part of this outstanding global finance team. Based in Staffordshire this is a unique chance for a bright, driven individual to learn and expand their profile, whilst being a key part of the ongoing success of this leading multinational manufacturing organisation.

Responsibilities will include ….

Day to Day

Produce Timely & Accurate Management Information to satisfy group and local deadlines, examples being:
Weekly Production Cost Analysis - Standard v Actual // Actual v Budget // Actual v Prior Year
Weekly Stock Variance Analysis - Where & Why? What are the Drivers? Identify areas for Improvements & work with stakeholders to close our actions
Weekly PPV Analysis
Headcount Review
Intercompany Transfer Pricing Calculation & Validation (Qtr update)
Create new / revised reports to challenge operational activities with a view to pro-actively drive cost savings
Review Trends and Challenge current performance, identifying risks and opportunities.
Ensure Master Data Integrity & Vigilance - assist with the identification & resolution of Product Costing and Master Data queries.
Business Partnering with Operations, R&D, Commercial & HR, presenting clear financial information to support decision making at all levels
Establish strong understanding of production plant product cost variances and fixed cost driversCost Accounting

Check material dependent data (BOM, price, product version…) and support Material Key Users to accurately record them
Monitor fixed cost evolution by cost centre and nature of expenses
Raise issues before month closes in PPV/MUV and Inventory valuation and drive relevant functions for resolution
Analyse and ensure accruals are posted in the appropriate month and financial accounts
Secure correct forecasting and booking of exceptional items Month End Reporting

Revaluation of Standards - Intercompany & Third Party Prior to close
Month End Deliverables - On Time in Full P&L and Balance Sheet with Analysis, Commentary & Bridges [MoM; V Prior Year & V Budget] to tight deadlines
Supporting P&L entries and analysis - L15 Std & WAC / L18 Other Margin / L06 Freight Out / L07 Logistics & Warehousing / L21 Operations, and any non-recurring costs relating to these areas.
Validation of CLOCO Activities for all 'FP&A sites' including:
Std Cost Validation
WAC Validation
Stock provisions
Production Order closing
Others as requiredFP&A

Support the Plant budget and forecasting process, and submit timely for consolidation purposes.
Provide timely and accurate analysis in product material costs and fixed costs including logistics and tolling, bridge the variances vs budget and last year
Monitor Capex projects status and spend with project managers and communicate them
Validate plant savings actions and measurement
Alert plant management on plant performance deviations and help secure corrective actionsProcess Improvement

Provide input & support in the development of new business systems
Identify and help to drive process efficiencies within the finance and controlling areas.
Support the Senior Plant Controller, FP&A Manager & UK & Ireland CFO in the improvement of Internal Controls and Processes.Compliance

Hold the Business to the Internal Controls Framework ensuring compliance from self & others.
Ensures that plant is compliant with internal and external policies, procedures, and regulations
Prepare & Submit for Review Key Balance Sheet Reconciliations
Assist with Internal, Group and External audits as and when required.
Support Stock Takes across the business.
Adhere to established Group processes and methodologies

Communication & Organisation

Communicate proactively to finance and operations leadership on all plant costs matters including actual costs deviations and estimated month end landing point
Raise and address plant issues as they arise and improve visibility of plant financial status
Drive progress and coherence in collaborations between different functions and teams

Projects

Participate, and as required lead, key projects in UK Manufacturing from an FP&A perspective

Client information

Exceptional high growth international manufacturing operation based in Staffordshire

Remuneration

£35,000 - £40,000 + Benefits

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