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 and production of management accounts 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 Sarbanes Oxley compliant.
Key accountabilities include:
Produce accurate profit and loss and balance sheets to tight deadlines, initially responsible for, but not restricted to, the Plant/Operations side of the business.
Annual Budget preparation
Monthly forecast process
Daily reporting & Target tracking
Responsible for site revenue accounting and analysis
Manage cashflow forecasting and reporting to tight deadlines
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 Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) guidelines
Control Company bank accounts
Control expenditure versus budget
VAT and Tax reporting as required
Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Action improvements to reporting processes, ensuring dependable and reliable processes are installed and adhered to
Help Mentor and develop the Finance team
Assist in the completion of quarterly & annual stocktakes
Manufacturing KPI’s and Over and Under absorption techniques
Computation Excess and Obsolete inventory 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 in order to ensure the efficient operation of the Company.
Skills
High level of Excel skills required
Ability to multi-task and a desire to develop in career path
Attributes
Clear communicator
Excellent team player with flexible attitude
Comfortable working with Financial and Non Financial personnel
Experience & Qualifications
Mandatory
Working towards ACCA/CIMA qualification
Desirable
CIMA/ACCA Qualified
Stong understanding of a Standard Costing Environment