Junior Operations Analyst

TN United Kingdom; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Junior Operations Analyst to join their dynamic team. This exciting role offers the opportunity to provide operational financial support in a fast-paced environment, focusing on efficiency and performance analysis. You'll work closely with various teams to ensure smooth financial operations and contribute to the continuous improvement of processes. If you're eager to develop your skills in a supportive setting and have a passion for operational excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 'A' Level education or equivalent required.
• Manufacturing experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production reconciliation and perform financial processing.
• Generate mill performance reports and support planning activities.

Skills

Excel

SAP

Communication Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Education

A Level or equivalent

Tools

PIMS

SharePoint

TekTerm

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SRG Junior Operations Analyst

SRG is seeking a Junior Operations Analyst for a leading multinational consumer goods and personal care company specializing in paper-based products. This role involves providing operational financial support to the mill, including daily and monthly processing of financial requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

Finance & Operations

• Ensure production is reconciled before stock take adjustments and perform weekly/monthly financial processing for paper mill and finishing production.
• Update scheduled hours in SAP prior to financial processing.
• Support mill operations with reports on efficiencies, output rates, and performance analysis.
• Follow financial processes related to material management, supporting planning and operations teams.
• Coordinate and compile month-end and accounting processes with finance and operations teams.
• Generate mill performance reports at month-end, including efficiency, output, and cost analysis.
• Understand all site processes and serve as a site expert in P2020 reporting guidelines.
• Support the PSA role for holidays and sickness cover.

Mill Systems

• Act as a key user and SME for site systems like PIMS, SAP, and TekTerm.
• Manage PIMS reports aligning with P2020 requirements.
• Support data management on SharePoint and develop reports to meet departmental objectives.

Internal Control

• Implement and maintain financial policies and controls.
• Perform routine controls and compliance testing.
• Identify control issues and collaborate with Internal Control Specialists for resolution.
• Document procedures and update control logs.

Planning

• Support RFS cycle design and updates, communicating effectively with the site.
• Build relationships with site leadership for planning support.

Site Access

• Manage system access for folders, SAP, and catalogs.
• Conduct user access reviews.

Accounts Payable

• Support AP queries and facilitate payments.
• Assist the purchasing team with knowledge and communication.

Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum 'A' Level education or equivalent.
• Manufacturing experience is desirable.

Technical/Professional Skills

• Proficiency in Excel essential.
• SAP experience desirable.
• Willingness to work towards a professional qualification like CIMA or AAT preferred.

Personal Attributes

• Strong communication, decision-making, and ownership skills.
• Ability to build relationships, adapt, and learn continuously.