Operations Accountant – SJS

This division of a global manufacturing business provides specialist products and solutions to a range of sectors with a focus on sustainability and innovation. They have pioneered a number of technologies to ensure they maintain their position as market leaders by meeting customer demands and prioritising internal investment. As part of this global commitment to continuous improvement they are embarking on a significant ERP implementation and are seeking to recruit an Operations Accountant on a permanent basis to strengthen the team on site.

The role will suit someone with an inquisitive nature who enjoys challenging convention and can embrace change. You must have a pro-active attitude, with the ability to build relationships and act as finance business partner to operations, supply chain and commercial departments. The ideal candidate could be a fully qualified or studying accountant or QBE, preferably with experience of a manufacturing environment or similar.

You will be joining the company at busy time of major change and your main duties will be:

• Produce regular reporting and analysis for the site (e.g. inventory, waste, cost savings & direct labour)
• Business partnering stakeholders to understand and use data effectively
• Challenge processes, propose and implement solutions across functional teams
• Support the rollout of new ERP system on site, data cleansing, process mapping etc
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure consistent processes and reporting
• Provide support with costings, BOM’s and commercial analysis
• Supporting procurement on suppliers, spend, terms;
• Supporting monthly forecasts and annual budgets.

To be successful you must ideally have excellent IT skills, knowledge of macros, SQL, Power BI would be highly desirable. Experience of a finance role in a manufacturing, supply chain or FMCG environment with a pro-active “make better” type attitude would be a great combination. You will report to an experienced Financial Controller and will work with a wide range of finance and non-finance colleagues at both site and group level

This is a highly successful business, with a great culture and you will be joining a capable and highly motivated team in their state of the art facility. A range of attractive corporate level benefits are on offer including a supportive study package towards CIMA / ACCA if required.