Plant Accountant

Job Description

Plant AccountantFull Time - PermanentDo you want to work for a company who...

• cares for its employees & customers in equal measure
• is serious about sustainability & the environmental impact of its products & processes
• can provide a long-term future & personal development for those who aspire

If yes, then read on to find out more about the job on offer.Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Plant Accountant to join their busy finance team. This role will form part of the wider crew covering people management, managing financial operations, financial reporting and analysis, budgeting and more.This role is hybrid with requirement to spend some time at our clients Corby site too. This role will report directly to the Financial Controller.Key job requirements...

• People: Leadership of the finance team and Assistant Finance Managers.
• Finance: Managing financial operations to a level of excellence, to achieve the key controls and further support the development of the business. Support Line Managers in reducing the costs within their control.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: The preparation of key financial reports and analysis to support the Senior Leadership Team and the site management teams. Ensuring all financial and management reporting is of high quality and produced on a timely basis.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Prepare budgets and forecasts, project cash flows and review any capital requirements.
• Internal controls and audit: Develop, maintain and review policies and procedures. Develop and maintain the Internal Control System and liaise with auditors. To ensure compliance with all financial and legal requirements such as IFRS.
• Investment: Support in preparation of capital proposals ready for approval by the Senior Leadership Team.
• Projects: Initiate and manage projects to improve business control and profitability.
• Other: Manage the site relationship with the Shared Service Centre and act as local contact for input and judgements relating the company’s financial results before they are released to senior management.

The ideal candidate will be...

• ACCA/ACA/CIMA or CPA qualified accountant.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role is required.
• Experience in leadership of teams and motivating of teams to achieve results.
• Experience in financial reporting to the highest standard within tight timelines.
• Experience with SAP, Hyperion and ERP systems beneficial.
• Highly motivated and results driven.
• Be capable of coping with competing demands within a diminution in performance.
• Be willing to challenge the status quo and have a continuous improvement mindset.
• Open personality and demeanour.
• Be a strong team player and easy to deal with.

Whats on offer...

• 25 days annual leave (plus 8 statutory) as standard
• Contributory pension scheme (plus ad hoc access to independent financial advice)
• Training & development
• Free on site parking
• Employee Assistance - 24/7 free & confidential support to both you and your family
• Access to on site mental health and wellbeing support
• Regular health assessments (role dependent)
• Cycle to work scheme

Who are our client...They are a market-leading manufacturer of sustainable paper-based packaging. They care deeply about the health, safety and wellbeing of their employees, the communities in which they operate, and the service provided to their customers.They have an incredibly loyal and capable workforce who they invest time in developing and encourage to reach their full potential; and you too could become a valued member of the ‘family’.They strive to create a fully inclusive working environment where people from all backgrounds are free to be themselves and succeed. They value different perspectives, skills and experiences and welcome applications from all communities.They are:

• A Disability Confident Employer and guarantee an interview to candidates who meet their essential criteria.
• Open to considering flexible working, such as part-time hours, hybrid working and other flexible options.
• Happy to offer a wide range of Family Friendly policies including emergency time off for dependants and to provide generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave provisions for their valued colleagues.

Keyskills :
Accountancy