Financial Controller - Manufacturing

Location: Principally based in South East London

Reporting to: Finance Director

We are seeking an experienced ‘Financial Controller - Manufacturing’ to work within our finance team but to specifically work from the production site.

1) Own the ‘Production plan’ working closely with the Production teams in the UK and overseas to understand the status of each drop to allow the correct accounting to be applied.

2) Stock accounting:

• Own Standard costing sheets for all Drops
• Own the month end stock reconciliation between ERP and the warehouse management system. Understand variances and investigate
• Track WIP (work in progress) valuation and monitor raw material consumption vs. theoretical usage
• Ensure Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) accuracy and analyse variance analysis impact on margins

3) Produce Artist returns for all agreed payment shares between Heni and the artist

4) Invoice reviews and approvals

• Review of and approval of stock related invoices
• Review of and approval of warehouse subcontractor costs including correct rates and project allocation

5) Work closely with finance team in UK

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent) with proven experience in manufacturing accounting (minimum 3-5 years) with demonstrated expertise in production costing and cost allocation methodologies
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• Advanced Excel skills for complex cost calculations and modelling

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience plus private medical, life assurance etc.
• Flexible working arrangements (min. 3 days office based)