Purpose of the Job

• To provide accurate, reliable and timely product costings and to ensure the integrity of standard costing within the division.

• To prepare the annual cost budget covering materials, labour and overheads.

• To provide accurate and timely reports on factory floor efficiency variances using SAP.

• To assist in the month end process and to ensure that stocks are accurately reflected in the accounts.

Reports are prepared for distribution internally and externally. Internally, reports are passed to the plant Finance Manager and the Plant Manager. Externally, reports are passed to the commercial team.

Other key contacts include the Shared Services Dept, Information Systems, Research & Development, Production & Materials departments.

Responsibilities.

• Control standard cost maintenance for all finished goods and component materials as represented on the SAP.

• Produce product costings, commercial analysis and other ad-hoc costing exercises for presentation to plant management for approval.

• This will lead to submissions to the marketing team for consideration regarding product profitability.

• Validate the value of all current stocks on hand in all relevant locations.

• This refers to valuation and the integrity of the corresponding Balance Sheet representation of finished goods, WIP, raw materials and packaging.

• Continuous review of the adequacy of stock provisions in respect of faulty, aged or obsolete stock items.

• Preparation of the annual cost budget. This includes all component budgets such as labour, materials, packaging, variable and fixed overheads.

• Prepare weekly and monthly reports for senior management. Specifically, this covers production performance, purchase price variance, material usage and labour analysis. Developing / expanding on existing reports is also a consideration.

• Interact with Materials, I.T., Production, Purchasing & Quality Assurance departments to ensure the integrity of all relevant standing data SAP.

• Ensure compliance with company financial policies relating to stock management and assist in maintaining proper documentation of internal controls as required under Sarbanes Oxley regulations.

• Ensure that you/and your team comply with all environmental health and safety regulations and standards on site. Through your actions ensure compliance to safe working practices from implementation through to positive enforcement/re-enforcement both personally and with your team.

Requirements.

The role would be filled typically by a part-qualified or newly qualified accountant with strong manufacturing and cost accounting experience. A general business qualification would be an added advantage. Three years experience would be required with the majority of this time spent in a manufacturing environment.

• High level of numeracy and analytical capability.

• Experienced user of Microsoft Excel.

• Initiative and ability to work to short deadlines.

• Team player who can communicate effectively with all levels of management.

• SAP experience would be an advantage but not essential.

• The Job holder must support the management system with specific responsibilities for the implementation, maintenance and improvement of Quality & Safety codes that support particular area of ownership.