Lead Finance Professional
This is an exciting opportunity to take on a leadership role within a high-volume manufacturing facility environment.
* Manage the day-to-day operations of the finance function, overseeing monthly reporting, supporting financial planning cycles, and acting as a key business partner across operational teams.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements, cost savings, and profitability.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Leads month-end close, ensuring timely delivery of management accounts and performance dashboards.
2. Analyzes financial results, investigates variances, and provides insights to operational teams.
3. Supports annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and cost improvement tracking.
4. Prepares value stream profit & loss accounts, standard cost calculations, and flash reports.
5. Ensures compliance with corporate reporting requirements and internal controls (SOX, audit readiness).
Qualifications & Skills:
* Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent)
* Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in a manufacturing environment
* In-depth understanding of standard costing and factory finance operations
* Experience with SAP or similar ERP system preferred
* Prior exposure to Shared Services environments advantageous
Benefits:
The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with a strong ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
Keyword: FinanceExpert