Finance Business Partner (Operations)

Hull

permanent

Competitive Salary

The Company:

A well-established and leading manufacturing business with a turnover of circa £180M.

Role Purpose

Provide financial and performance information relating to Operations encompassing all aspects of Production Performance, Cost Control, Sales and Margin. To support the formulation of the annual budget and monthly rolling forecasts. To provide financial support to the wider business, especially with regards to cost reduction or development projects.

Accountabilities:

Responsible for accurate recording and forecasting of material and cost control in all operational areas. Be a ‘critical friend’ and effective partner to the operational areas of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Weekly update of the Production Financials pack and subsequent review of KPIs with Production Managers
Supervise the reconciliation of the weekly payroll costs into the General Ledger and Production Financials
Provide financial support to the Production & Maintenance department with regards to Capex requests and monitoring monthly overhead expenditure
Update of the Production Schedules in the Month End Accounts Pack
Assist with the completion of the monthly Manufacturing Variances & Commentary pack
Calculation & Maintenance of Production Standard Labour Costs
Responsible for the maintenance of the Fixed Asset register and associated planning & reporting activities
Supervise the Stock Accounting valuation and reconciliation processes
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information is maintained in core systems
Support the completion of quarterly forecasts and annual budget
Provide support to the planned ERP implementation and development of the revised processes and analysis the new system will bring
Day-to-day supervision and assignment of tasks for direct reports
Support the Finance Director and wider Finance Team with ad-hoc requests / activities
Provide financial support to other Functions / Projects as and when required
Investigate and Report any Financial Risks or Opportunities identified during the above activities

Experience & Qualifications: