Plant Analyst

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; East Hartford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Financial Security

Vacation days 25 + holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing & Development

Job summary

Avery Dennison in the UK is seeking an analytically minded finance professional to support the Supply Chain & Operations at the Cramlington plant. You will help maintain budgets, forecasts, and reporting processes to control costs and drive improvements for the plant.

The role is on-site with hybrid work options, requiring strong Excel and Google Sheets skills and 1–3 years post-qualification experience in manufacturing. A degree plus CIMA/ICAEW is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree level with professional accounting qualification (CIMA or ICAEW).
• 1–3 years post-qualification experience in manufacturing or blue-chip accounting.
• Advanced Excel and Google Sheets skills for a fast-paced finance environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical financial support for Plant Productivity, drive loss reporting and variances.
• Support Annual Operating Plan for MOE, losses, and S&G&A, plus quarterly forecasts.
• Prepare month-end reporting, track savings, and manage bonus accruals.
• Maintain SOX controls as Process Owner for Inventory, monitor cycle counts.
• Assist Plant Controller in process improvements with BI and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Time management

Organisational skills

Education

Degree level

CIMA/ICAEW

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

• Compensation: GBP 30,590 - GBP 48,944 - yearly

Job Description

About the role

To provide analytical financial support to the Supply Chain & Operations in the Cramlington plant to ensure local finance and operational objectives are met and to support the Plant Controller in maintaining robust budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes to maintain cost control.

Key Responsibilities

This is a on-site position with hybrid work arrangement possibility

• Provide analytical financial support and analysis for the Plant Productivity stream, drive loss reporting, investigate variances, and assist with inventory management and capital reporting.
• Support the completion of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) process for Cramlington for MOE, losses, and S,G&A, as well as the delivery of quarterly forecasts.
• Complete month-end reporting processes, including accounting for losses and inventory adjustments, tracking savings, managing manpower reporting, and handling bonus accruals.
• Maintain strict financial controls, ensuring SOX compliance as the Process Owner for Inventory Controls while monitoring and reporting cycle count accuracy.
• Support the Plant Controller in identifying and implementing process improvements in operations finance, collaborating with the SSC/Accenture, and supporting key BI and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Required:

• Educated to degree level with a professional accountancy qualification (CIMA, ICAEW).
• 1-3 years post-qualification experience in industry (preferably manufacturing) or a blue-chip accounting firm.
• Advanced user of Excel and Google Sheets with the ability to work in a fast-paced Finance environment within a multinational organisation.

Skills you need to succeed:

• Excellent communication, time management, and organisational skills with the ability to develop effective working relationships across the plant.
• Dynamic, proactive, detail-conscious, and results-driven with a persuasive, assertive, and positive "can do" attitude.

Additional Information

What we offer

Here's a glimpse of the great benefits you can expect:

• Health & Financial Security: Enjoy Health and Life Insurance, a Cash Health Plan, Pension, and a Bonus. Benefits include a subsidized canteen, access to a discount site, free parking, free electric charging points, and free annual flu vaccinations and visual eye test vouchers.
• Time Off & Flexibility: Benefit from 25 vacation days, plus statutory bank holidays, Parental leave and family-friendly policies, and flexible working arrangements.
• Well-being & Continuous Development: Access an Employee Assistance Program, our comprehensive Wellbeing Policy, and Development Discussions for career growth. Join our Active Sports & Social Club and enjoy annual summer and Christmas events.
• Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in volunteer activities to support Non-Profit Organizations.

Why join Avery Dennison

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com . At Avery Dennison, we work with the biggest brands in the FMCG, apparel, automotive, and pharma industries. Our Cramlington location, founded in 1969, is a collaborative and dynamic environment that supports our Materials Group - EMENA division and employs approximately 230 talented individuals. Key functions at this site include Manufacturing and Operations, Quality, Enterprise Lean Sigma, Maintenance, Research and Development, HR, Finance, Marketing, Customer Service, EHS and IT, offering diverse career paths and opportunities for growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability, please contact us to request an accommodation at [e-mail]. In the EMEA region, we foster an inclusive culture through active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) like Elevate, Unite, and our Mental Health group. Please visit our DE&I page to learn more about our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach.

Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.