Operations Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Northfleet; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated financial support professional to enhance operational efficiency at their mill. This role involves managing financial processes, ensuring accurate reporting, and supporting compliance with internal controls. You will collaborate with various teams to deliver insightful performance analysis and facilitate effective communication across departments. If you have a background in finance and a passion for operational excellence, this opportunity offers the chance to contribute significantly to a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Willingness to pursue professional financial qualifications is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production reconciliation and finance processing for the mill.
• Produce performance reports and support operations in understanding results.

Skills

Financial Analysis

SAP

Data Management

Reporting

Internal Controls

Education

A Level or equivalent

Tools

PIMS

SharePoint

TekTerm

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To provide operational financial support to the Mill. Responsible for the daily/monthly processing of various financial and/or mill requirements.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Finance & Operations

• Ensure production is reconciled prior to any stock take adjustments and weekly/monthly finance processing for paper mill and finishing production.
• Update scheduled hours in the SAP system before weekly/monthly finance processing.
• Support mill operational areas with daily reports, such as efficiencies, output rates, and performance analysis.
• Follow and action relevant weekly/monthly financial processes related to material management, supporting the Planner/Operations Leader/Product Supply analyst as needed.
• Coordinate and collate processes and information, liaising with central finance to ensure proper month-end and accounting processes are completed to standard.
• Produce Mill performance reports at month-end and support operations in understanding results, including efficiency, output, and cost analysis.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of all site processes.
• Support mill PSA position, including holiday and sickness cover.

Mill Systems

• Serve as a key user/SME for site application systems, including PIMS, SAP, and TekTerm.
• Manage and classify site PIMs reports according to P2020 reporting requirements.
• Support site data management and communication via SharePoint.
• Develop standard and non-standard reports in PIMS to support departmental objectives.

Internal Control

• Support the application of corporate financial controls within mill finance, implementing and maintaining policies and instructions.
• Perform routine controls related to the mill Internal Control environment, supporting compliance testing as an independent auditor.
• Use knowledge to identify control issues and implications, consulting with the Internal Control Specialist as needed.
• Assist in documenting internal control procedures and updates, coordinating issue resolution and control logs.

Planning

• Support RFS cycle design, updates, and effective communication to the site.
• Build relationships with site leadership to support planning activities.

Site Access

• Manage site system access, including folders, SAP, and catalogs.
• Conduct user access reviews aligned with internal control standards.

Accounts Payable

• Support site queries related to Accounts Payables and one-off payments.
• Assist the site Purchasing team with knowledge and communication.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Minimum ‘A’ Level (or equivalent) education.
• 1-3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Technical/Professional Skills

• SAP experience is desirable but not essential.
• CIMA foundation or AAT qualification is desirable; willingness to pursue professional financial qualifications is preferred.