Role Title
Assistant Plant Financial Controller
Stafford
£35,000 - 40,000 + Benefits + Hybrid Working
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 drivers
Cost 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 required

FP&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 actions
Process 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 + Hybrid Working

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