Supply Chain Accountant

West Sussex based manufacturer of food and beverages is recruiting an Operations Accountant.

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Client Details

West Sussex based manufacturer of food and beverages is recruiting an Operations Accountant. International market leader.

Description

• Continually monitors Site financial performance - specifically conversion costs, material price, waste, obsoletes, Capex. Flags key issues and performance drivers.
• Analyses and controls Site cost elements by understanding drivers and making recommendations to improve costs & performance KPIs.
• Site expert regarding data flow and financial controls, ensuring robust processes are in place to prevent compliance issues.
• Ensures Site standard product costs and transfer prices are controlled and frequently updated according to latest procurement forecasts and production parameters.
• Responsible for monitoring the accuracy of material master data and timely correction of any errors to avoid impact on financial reporting.
• Collaborates with the wider Site functional teams to continuously improve reporting and data accuracy (e.g. line parameters, scrap factors, product costs etc.)
• Challenges business partners with the risk and financial impact of critical business decisions (e.g. Capex / productivity projects), providing fact-based financial information.
• Leads the month-end closing and budgeting process for the Site.
• Acts as the point of contact for the Site with the external auditor during the year-end audit

Profile

Qualified or QBE accountant - ideally with exposure to manufacture / FMCG

Job Offer

Salary of £50,000 - £60,000 plus benefits