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• Perform actual vs. standard production cost variance analysis, providing explanations and corrective actions, and ensure accurate posting into the ERP.
• Own inventory/stock accounting and balance sheet reconciliations in line with statutory requirements.
• Prepare and analyse monthly operational results; work closely with Manufacturing and Supply Chain to explain production performance variances.
• Ensure all manufacturing financial and management information (transactions, KPIs, insights) is captured accurately and on time.
• Develop and implement stock-checking policy, including controls, cadence, and remediation actions.
• Deliver ad-hoc analysis and decision support as required by the Head of Finance.
• Monthly freight and duty accruals.
• Monthly rebate and commission journals and reconciliations.
• Monthly ad hoc journals as required.
• Run monthly stock revaluation and ensure accuracy.
• Monthly tank reconciliations for production and inventory control.
• Act as first lead for audit, coordinating requirements and responses.
• Approve payments on the bank portal in line with delegated authority.
• Produce and review KPIs and monthly reports for operational and financial performance.
• Process stock movements and ensure correct accounting treatment.
• Carry out two internal audits per year to validate compliance and controls.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure the timely closure of ledgers.
• Joint supervision of an accounts assistant

• Partner with Unit managers to quantify the financial impact of operational performance and improvement initiatives.
• Support and develop business performance through targeted financial analysis and KPI reviews.
• Lead and influence process improvements in inventory control, accuracy, and data processes across manufacturing.
• Promote financial literacy across operations—using numbers to inform decisions and drive accountability.

• Previous manufacturing experience is essential.
• Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong Microsoft Office computer skills.
• Experience of company-wide integrated finance systems is essential (e.g., SAP, Oracle, IFS, Microsoft Dynamics AX/Great Plains).
• Experience of business partnering and using numbers to inform decisions.

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