Management Accountant

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Management and preparation of weekly site KPI reports;
• Management and preparation of month end and year end tasks;
• Monitor various capital project spend and post-completion reviews;
• Preparation of monthly management accounts and variance analysis;
• Site compliance with, and testing of, SOX and company internal controls;
• Preparation of annual budgets and quarterly re-forecasts;
• Planning, testing and implementation of European finance systems;
• Training and support within the European finance team; and
• Supporting the Head of Finance with ad-hoc financial requirements.

Experience

Essential

• Qualified finance professional with a proven track record of success within a similar, challenging role;
• Strong relationship builder who will challenge and collaborate with open, honest and confident communication;
• Experienced in relationship management, working with financial and non-financial stakeholders;
• A dynamic, driven and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced international business environment with the ability to work to tight deadlines in an ever-changing environment;
• A positive fit with the West Fraser culture, demonstrating excellent people skills and high levels of engagement and energy;
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and analytical skills;
• Work on own initiative and manage own time effectively; and
• Advanced excel skills – ability to manipulate data for financial analysis

Desirable experience

• Operating within a manufacturing environment would be advantageous
• Use of Microsoft Dynamics AX;
• Product costing; and
• Running SOX and internal control audits.

Qualifications required for the role

• Professionally qualified accountant

Skills, knowledge & abilities

• Ability to prioritise and adapt to workload
• Strong analytical, organisational and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with an ability to influence key members of senior management
• Ability to assess and drive business improvement projects
• Excellent IT skills, with a proven track record in optimising finance systems

Other Key Characteristics & Behaviours

• Exceptional levels of integrity
• Ability to influence across multi-stakeholders
• Commercially and intellectually curious, relishing new experiences and challenges
• Results driven and respect for deadlines
• Anticipates stakeholder needs and a strong team player
• Not afraid to challenge the status quo and evaluate/present alternatives as required
• Positive disposition and good sense of humour

Self Management

• Brings energy and naturally motivates those around them
• High levels of drive with a personal commitment to achieve success
• Remains calm when under pressure

Competencies

• Accountancy technical
• Commercial acumen
• Integrity
• Self-motivation
• Professionally sceptical