Operations Finance Business Partner

Michael Page (UK); Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Plant Controller / Finance Business Partner to enhance costing processes in a dynamic manufacturing setting. This role offers the chance to collaborate with a forward-thinking Finance Director, focusing on standard costing procedures and providing valuable insights to drive operational efficiency. With a strong emphasis on financial analysis and manufacturing accounting, you will play a pivotal role in bridging finance and operations, ensuring accurate reporting and contributing to the company's growth. If you are a qualified finance professional looking for career advancement in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified Finance Manager with expertise in manufacturing accounting and costing.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial analysis in a manufacturing context.

Responsibilities

• Document and improve costing processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Review standard and actual costs, validate cost of goods sold, and report variances.

Skills

Manufacturing accounting

Standard costing

Costing processes

Financial analysis

Education

Qualified Finance Manager

QBE (Qualified by Experience)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Fantastic, business partnering role, working with a progressive FD to document and improve costing processes in a fast-paced manufacturing business.

£200m t/o, privately owned, multi-site manufacturing business based North of Derby, commutable from South Yorkshire and Nottingham.

Description

Plant Controller / FBP role to include understanding and documenting year-end, month-end, and weekly standard costing procedures, with the opportunity to grow and to add additional business partnering services to the group.

1. Update standard costs in the bill of materials.
2. Review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies.
3. Understand Job variances, PPV's, Production recoveries.
4. Validate the cost of goods sold as part of month-end close.
5. Revise/review and provision obsolete inventory as needed.
6. Report on periodic variances and their causes, and where applicable drivers i.e., split between price, volume, and mix.
7. Be the conduit between Finance and Operations to bring the monthly numbers to life and add operational value.

Profile

You will be a qualified or QBE Finance Manager with a deep understanding of Manufacturing accounting, standard costing, and have considerable exposure to ERP systems.

Job Offer

£65-70k, with bonus, benefits, and progression.