Role Title:
Plant Financial Controller
Location:
Stafford
Salary:
£50,000 - 60,000 + Benefits
Role Profile
Unique opportunity to lead Manufacturing Financial Control as part of a Global team based in the UK. Fabulous culture, exceptional opportunities for development and professional growth with this multinational operation based in Staffordshire. Part of the plant leadership team, the Senior Plant Controller operates as the Finance Business Partner for Manufacturing Plant Management in their endeavour to achieve operational excellence. Alongside the day-to-day duties, the Senior Plant Controller will also manage the day-to-day activities of the Assistant Plant Controller. Responsibilities 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 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. 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. Full responsibility for 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
Lead 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. Validate plant savings actions and measurement. 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 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. Communication & Organisation
Act as the gatekeeper and ensure communication of plant performance in all levels of organization is accurate, consistent & timely. Communicate proactively to finance and operations leadership on all plant costs matters including actual costs deviations and estimated month end landing point. Provide monthly plant 'Health Check' dashboard to UK & Ireland CFO. Raise and address plant issues as they arise and improve visibility of plant financial status. 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
£50,000 - £60,000 + Benefits
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Unique opportunity to lead Manufacturing Financial Control as part of a Global team based in the UK. Fabulous culture, exceptional opportunities for development and professional growth with this multinational operation based in Staffordshire. Part of the plant leadership team, the Senior Plant Controller operates as the Finance Business Partner for Manufacturing Plant Management in their endeavour to achieve operational excellence. Alongside the day-to-day duties, the Senior Plant Controller will also manage the day-to-day activities of the Assistant Plant Controller. Responsibilities 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 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. 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. Full responsibility for 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
Lead 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. Validate plant savings actions and measurement. 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 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. Communication & Organisation
Act as the gatekeeper and ensure communication of plant performance in all levels of organization is accurate, consistent & timely. Communicate proactively to finance and operations leadership on all plant costs matters including actual costs deviations and estimated month end landing point. Provide monthly plant 'Health Check' dashboard to UK & Ireland CFO. Raise and address plant issues as they arise and improve visibility of plant financial status. 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
£50,000 - £60,000 + Benefits
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