Operation Financial Controller - Robert Walters : Job Details

Robert Walters - Operation Financial Controller - Permanent - Hybrid - Worcestershire - £50,000-£65,000 per annum

Job title: Operation Financial Controller

Location: Worcestershire

Hours: Full time

Salary: £50,000-£65,000 per annum

Role details

Our client is seeking a skilled Operation Financial Controller to join their dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of the management team, ensuring the link between accounting/controlling and the strategic development of the site in relation to the overall group strategy. The successful candidate will act as a business partner for plant manager, supply chain manager and other operations colleagues, supporting local teams with finance expertise during forecast and budget process, monthly closing and on CAPEX request.

Responsibilities of the Operation Financial Controller

As an Operation Financial Controller, you will play a crucial role in supporting operations and supply chain functions in achieving their objectives. You will be responsible for drawing up budgets, determining product costing, providing cost evolution analysis, managing economic resources, and ensuring conformity with legal, tax, and internal requisites. Your ability to work closely with other team members while also being able to provide cover where necessary will be key to your success in this role.

• Act as a business partner for plant manager, supply chain manager and any other operations colleagues, supporting local teams with finance expertise during forecast and budget process, during monthly closing and on CAPEX request
• Draw up the Budget according to the structure laid down by the Business Group.
• Ownership of determining product costing and keeping it under control.
• Provide plant management with analysis of costs evolution, corrective actions and preventive action plans.
• Keep a close control on conversion costs, variances and propose cost optimisation actions.
• Manage the economic resources needed to achieve the company's objectives and support to improve the company's cash flow.
• Support balance sheet reconciliation for operation related accounts.
• Guarantee conformity with legal, tax and internal requisites of the Group.

What the successful candidate will bring

• Certification such as CPA, CMA, CIMA is preferred.
• Costing experience
• 5+ years experience in a multi-national environment.
• Experience in international FMCG industry.
• Strong background with financial ERP (especially SAP).
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required. Master's degree preferred.
• BPC & BI reporting experience preferred.
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point).
• Excellent communications skills, oral and written.
• Ability to travel as required.

What sets this company apart

Our client is renowned for its commitment to employee growth and development. They offer an inclusive work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. They believe in providing their employees with the tools, resources, and opportunities to develop professionally and personally. Their commitment to diversity and inclusion is evident in their team structure and company culture.

At the Robert Walters Group, we endeavour to contact all candidates to register their details. However, due to the high number of applications we receive, if we have not reached out to you within 72 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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