Main Purpose of the Role:

Reporting directly to the Financial Controller - Operations, the main purpose of the role will be to support the senior managers at our parts and hulls manufacturing site to achieve their financial targets, analysing financial performance and proactively driving business improvements.

Responsibilities / Tasks:

Financial business partnering to Operations across a number of sites, ensuring understanding and ownership of all aspects of the P&L

To work with colleagues in the production and control of budgets, forecasts and manufacturing plans and monitor performance and progress against them using variance analysis

Support preparation of Month-end and Management Accounts

To contribute to the on-going development of financial plans which deliver savings and improved value for money

Using modern tools including Power BI, prepare statistical information and reports as required in order to identify trends and areas of improvement, along with financial solutions

To proactively identify process improvements

To carry out project work as required

To ensure that all processes are in line with Company standards, acting as an ambassador for the company, operating with a high level of integrity and drive appropriate to the Company’s values

To be an integral part of the site Management team

To demonstrate commercial awareness regarding the company’s products, customers, markets and production processes

To promote the business as a market leader

To undertake any other reasonable duties and tasks as commensurate with the position

This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to your role.

Person Specification:

Qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or Qualified by Experience

Experience in the manufacturing sector is essential

Working knowledge of Power BI, with the ability to create visuals and dashboard

Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to influence others, in and outside of the Finance function

Team player who can both lead and support cross-functional groups as circumstances require

Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate financial information to Operations Senior Managers in a meaningful manner

Attention to accuracy and detail

Confident, enthusiastic and resilient

Efficient approach to tasks and delivering on time

High standard of IT skills and competent use of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)