• Compile monthly management accounts, covering materials, labour, overheads, fixed assets, stock, and journal entries.
• Examine and report on group financials (P&L, variance analysis, KPIs, HR, stock) and present insights at monthly business reviews.
• Oversee stock control and forecasting to align with commercial demand and stock level needs.
• Deliver daily updates on industrial sales, labour efficiency, and material efficiency to support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Engage daily with the industrial environment to address variances, promote improvements, and support efficient operations.
• Collaborate with the Industrial Management team to review departmental spending and performance, sharing information to manage costs within the budget.
• Assist in budget preparation and forecasting alongside the Management Accountant, Financial Controller, and Industrial Management team.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of company processes and accounting systems to provide coverage for other Finance team members.
• Investigate and correct master data in the ERP system and offline tools to calculate standard costs.

• Organisational Skills: Efficiently manage time to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks under pressure.
• Team Collaboration: Foster collaborative relationships within the Finance and Industry teams and the broader business.
• Effective Communication: Communicate assertively and concisely to various audiences, adapting methods based on the situation.
• Energy and Positivity: Maintain high levels of productivity with a proactive attitude.
• Curiosity and Innovation: Ask questions, challenge existing processes, and propose new ideas.
• Analytical Thinking: Apply logical reasoning to problem-solving, identify trends, and communicate findings effectively.
• Practical Application: Translate analysis into practical insights for colleagues to generate improvement ideas.
• Ambition and Drive: Demonstrate a desire to succeed beyond this role and motivation to study for professional exams.
• Professional Ethics: Uphold the highest standards of professional behaviour and ethical principles.

• Studying towards CIMA/ACCA qualification or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of manufacturing and stock processes.
• Demonstrable working knowledge of business finance, ideally gained through experience.
• Proficient in MS Excel (intermediate/advanced level).
• Experience with SAP is preferred.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence and persuade.

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment.
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

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