Management Accountant

Tessenderlo Group; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the industrial sector is seeking a Plant Controller for its Pontypridd location. You will monitor financial performance, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and manage financial systems. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and professional qualifications, with the opportunity for ongoing development and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

BUPA private medical

Discretionary bonus scheme

Life assurance

Sickness absence insurance

Incremental holiday increases

Training and development opportunities

Social events

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years relevant experience, preferably from a Big 4 firm.
• Flexible and independent work style.
• In-depth analysis skills in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for monthly closing and financial reporting.
• Build and execute management reporting.
• Assist in forecasting and budgeting processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Power BI

Job description

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You support the Plant Controller in monitoring and driving the financial performance of the plant within the strategic lines defined by the BU.

You are responsible for the monthly closing and financial reporting of our plant in Treforest. This includes:

• Responsible and accountable for the accurate application of accounting principles (local and group). Managing the financial system in the plant, keeping the ERP system in line with business requirements
• All month end journals, accruals and prepayment schedules
• Monitoring assets under construction and responsible for timely capitalization of assets
• Technical close in SAP
• Upload monthly accounts (P&L / balance sheet), and additional KPIs for group consolidation team
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Verify and align intercompany balances with management accountants of other plants
• Monthly VAT returns and Office for National Statistics surveys
• Preparation of year end statutory accounts and tax pack
• As a SPOC for external auditors, you provide them with all requested information

You are the SPOC for the management reporting on site:

• You build, implement and execute management reporting in line with plant and business unit requirements
• Monthly review and analysis of all plant costs & KPIs with the relevant stakeholders
• Support in the validation/analysis of actual monthly results reported to the BU and Group, investigate and resolve anomalies and unusual trends
• Managing, reviewing and monitoring the cost accounting process to control current and future operations
• Together with the plant controller, you drive the implementation and usage of our BI-tool

You assist in the quarterly forecasting and yearly budgeting process:

• Preparation of cost center, payroll and maintenance forecasts and budget
• Challenging the assumptions/targets used in the budget and forecasting process
• Upload of accounts and operational KPIs for group consolidation team

Other responsibilities include:

• Support the plant controller in reviewing requests for investments
• Support the plant controller in driving digitalization & continuous improvement initiatives over the whole site
• Assisting in the implementation of a control environment that ensures the mitigation of financial and business risks (errors, misuse of assets, fraud, ...);
• Ensuring internal audit findings are properly and timely addressed
• Management of our vendor master data, ensuring all checks have been carried out to avoid fraud instances
• Provide weekly FOREX data to Group treasury department
• You support our Group consolidation, tax, risk and legal departments by providing the necessary information so they can manage the relationship with authorities / statutory auditors
• Ensuring full compliance with group and business unit policies and internal control procedures

Qualifications

• You will hold a Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Accounting or Finance or a related field of study with applicable experience;
• You are CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified;
• You have minimum 2 years of relevant experience, experience in one of the Big 4 is advantageous;
• You are flexible, open-minded and able to work in a team as well as independently;
• You love to make in-depth A-Z analyses in a complex environment;
• You have good communication skills;
• You have excellent knowledge of IT tools, including Microsoft Excel. Experience with SAP, Hyperion Financial Management and/or Power BI is a plus;

Additional Information

What can you expect from us? We are committed to supporting our employees' ambitions through training and development opportunities. You may be required to undertake some mandatory training and have the opportunity to help train others if sufficiently competent in a given task.

We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applicants from all walks of life. We promote a healthy work-life balance and in addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including:

• BUPA private medical
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Life assurance
• Sickness absence insurance
• Training and development opportunities
• Incremental holiday increases
• Social events and more

PB Leiner is part of Tessenderlo Group.

Tessenderlo Group (Euronext: TESB) is an industrial group that is a global leader in many sectors, including agriculture, valorizing bio-residuals, machinery, mechanical engineering, electronics, energy, and providing industrial solutions with a focus on water. The group employs more than 7,000 people, is a leader in most markets it operates in, and recorded a consolidated revenue of billion EUR in 2022.

Every Molecule Counts - Our group’s conviction, “Every Molecule Counts”, conveys our shared optimism about the potential of our planet and its people. We believe in the power of smart industry to create a positive impact. We seek to valorize resources, optimize products, and repurpose by-products, respecting the planet.

We Make it Count - As an international company with Belgian roots, Tessenderlo Group promotes personal and local entrepreneurship, creating opportunities for employees to take on challenging roles and responsibilities. Our people are encouraged to develop their competencies through training and are rewarded with competitive compensation and benefits. More information can be found at