Financial Accountant
This is a key role within our finance team, where you will play an important part in analysing and reporting financial results. You will take ownership of key processes that support both local operations and the wider business.
Your responsibilities will include preparing and coordinating budgeting and forecasting activities, aligning financial targets with strategic goals. You will also be responsible for maintaining and improving internal controls, processes, and procedures. This will involve preparing and reviewing key financial reports, including monthly performance summaries, variance analysis, and cost tracking for both local and divisional stakeholders.
You will analyse key manufacturing metrics, contributing insight into cost drivers such as purchase price variance, inventory movements, and operational efficiencies. Additionally, you will contribute to the management of the Gross Margin Improvement Programme, supporting initiatives that enhance financial performance and cost optimisation.
In this role, you will provide guidance on capital planning and expenditure tracking, including the accurate maintenance of fixed assets and alignment of project spend with budget. You will also assist with ongoing projects, including system improvements and process optimisation.
To be successful in this role, you will need to have fully qualified accountant experience in a fast-paced finance environment. You should possess strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and clearly communicate implications to the business are also essential. A solid knowledge of financial reporting standards and accounting principles is required. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are necessary to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare and coordinate budgeting and forecasting activities
* Maintain and improve internal controls, processes, and procedures
* Analyse key manufacturing metrics and contribute to the management of the Gross Margin Improvement Programme
* Provide guidance on capital planning and expenditure tracking
* Assist with ongoing projects, including system improvements and process optimisation
Benefits:
Work from home option
Requirements:
Fully qualified accountant experience in a fast-paced finance environment
Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and clearly communicate implications to the business
Solid knowledge of financial reporting standards and accounting principles
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills