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Site Finance Manager

Employer
Michael Page Finance
Location
England, Lincolnshire, Sleaford
Salary
£55000 - £60000 per annum + Package
Closing date
Sep 5, 2019

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Job Role
Finance Manager
Sector
Manufacturing
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Finance leader for a fast-paced manufacturing site providing support to the SMT and Group

Client Details

A leading player within the food arena who pride themselves on quality and service to a well-known portfolio of clients across the UK and Europe

Description


  • Promote a culture of rigorous financial control and commercial awareness and ensure Group Finance Policy is implemented and adhered to.
  • To provide an effective management accounting service to the SMT, with strong financial control, ensuring the timely preparation, presentation and interpretation (commentary) of daily, weekly and monthly site accounting reports & KPI data with relevant comparisons to budget, forecast & standard.
  • To provide detailed analysis of factors affecting production variances, site overheads and other site costs, sharing this information to improve visibility and understanding, operating efficiency and to drive cost reductions.
  • To attend relevant site meetings to communicate the site's financial results and ensure the financial impact of actions taken are understood by site managers.
  • Assist senior management in identifying and implementing improvements in the effectiveness of people, systems and working practices within the supply chain. Evaluate initiatives and manage the financial forecast process.
  • Provide financial analysis and decision-making support to Finance and Operations managers within the supply chain.
  • Undertake projects as required, including support to innovation of products.
  • Maintain the site's category plan tracker and providing commentary on its progress.
  • Review and presentation of weekly KPI reports and all associated routine reports.
  • Conduct and advise management on cost analysis and benchmarking both internal and external and act as a conduit between inter-site management.
  • Develop and prepare scenario cost model analysis to aid decision making process.
  • Preparation of capital investment proposals and payback review.
  • Lead the site annual budgeting process and assist operational colleagues in relation to operating costs and capacity.
  • Assist in reporting the impact of inflationary costs.
  • Ensure integrity in all product costings and factory process measurement, providing an objective, independent view and use of cost standards.
  • Carry out such exercises as the Group management may require from time to time.

Profile

  • Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA/ICAS)
  • From a manufacturing (ideally food) or supply chain and logistics background
  • Strong planning skills and motivated to deliver a responsive, proactive service
  • Excellent and advanced spreadsheet and modelling skills

Job Offer

  • £55,000 - £60,000
  • Exposure to a large Group
  • Career progression and constant training and development opportunities

Company

Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.

We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.

Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.

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