Finance Operations Controller

Michael Page Scotland

Michael Page are delighted to partner with DSM Nutritional Products to recruit a Finance Operations Controller. Acting as a challenging business partner for the Management Team, by developing insight into KPIs. Ensuring the realisation of the agreed business and financial plans by steering, monitoring and controlling the accounting and financial processes of the business and by contributing to Projects and the Business.

Client Details

Our client; DSM are a Global market leading organisation based in Dalry, North Ayrshire. DSM has evolved into a purpose-led science-based global company specialising in solutions for human and animal health and nutrition. Their purpose is to create brighter lives for all – which is why they’re proud that their name has assumed a new meaning among their people in recent years: Doing Something Meaningful.

Description

The successful candidate will likely have the following responsibilities:

• Acts as a challenging business partner for the Dalry Management Team, by developing insight into key business drivers and KPIs;
• Ensuring the realisation of the agreed business and financial plans of Dalry by steering, monitoring and controlling the accounting and financial processes of the business and by contributing to Projects and Business with their financial perspective and by sharing relevant business information to colleagues in the Dalry management team;
• Ensuring effective and efficient financial accounting and reporting;
• Managing completion of the month end closing activities to support achievement of corporate reporting deadlines in conjunction with colleagues in the Regional Finance Centre and Financial Shared Services;
• Responsible for (and analysis on) product costing, variance analysis manufacturing performance, inventories and first line analysis and insights on actuals, forecasts and budget
• Management of the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process;
• Management of the UK payroll and VAT processes including working with other UK sites;
• Supporting other tax processes and compliance activities;
• Management of the Dalry site SAP support;
• Support development of direct reports;
• Drives continuous improvement in the Business Support Team

Profile

The successful candidate will likely have the following profile:

• A member of a recognised Accounting Institution
• Candidates should have a minimum 3 years’ exp in a finance position
• Candidates will have knowledge of tax, business legislation and accountancy.
• Other essential behaviours are high levels of self-motivation, good communication skills, being a team player and attention to detail.

Job Offer

The is role offers a competitive salary between £50,000-£55,000 plus benefits.