Packaging Business Unit Accountant

Found in: beBee jobs GB - 2 weeks ago


Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom The Cooper Companies Full time


JOB TITLE:
Packaging Business Unit Accountant

DEPARTMENT: Finance

LOCATION:
Mount Park, Southampton (Hybrid working)

WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday 8:30-4:30

A brighter future awaits you

At CooperVision, we create brighter futures for our customers and employees alike, striving to make a difference and go further.

You'll be welcomed into a growing global business with a presence in over 40 countries. This establishes an incredible opportunity for you to get involved in international collaborations across Europe, as well as the chance to report into experienced industry leaders, furthering your expertise and creating a positive impact on both our business and your career.

What is important to us

Recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse mix of employees is core to our success. It helps bring different perspectives, diverse conversations, and new ideas to the table, all of which are incredibly valuable.

At CooperVision we celebrate, not only our company success, but we celebrate who we all are individually, and we embrace diversity. We support and we encourage you to bring your full self and not just part of you. We are committed to each individual and we look forward to a Brighter Future together.

What will you be doing:

You will be responsible for the financial management, controls, and reporting for the UK Packaging Business Unit. This includes all Mount Park packaging and warehouse activities, as well as relative activities from Mount Park and Hamble (MTO). The role reports to Senior Finance Manager, Global Packaging Operations.

Essential

Responsibilities:
  • To provide financial support to the Packaging Business Unit management team.
  • To be an active member of the finance and business unit teams, helping both to deliver against the company's goals and objectives.
  • To provide accurate and timely Financial/Management accounts to support the effective monitoring of the packaging business unit. Including presenting performance KPIs to senior management.
  • To prepare, analyze and report, on a monthly basis or as required all distribution data including: packaging volumes, headcount, secondary handling and overhead costs.
  • To provide on-site financial control to all aspects of the packaging business unit, providing day-to-day support and advice to Business unit staff and management team members on existing and future packaging internal control practices.
  • To regularly audit SOX / Internal control processes within the business unit & participate in internal controls testing for the wider UK business.
  • Partner with the business to ensure accurate and timely completion of CEA (Capital Expenditure Authorisation) forms for new projects
  • Responsible for the completion of Capital Projects commissioning documentation & transfer to the Financial Accounting team
  • Responsible for the completion of Fixed Asset Disposal documentation and sign-off
  • To monitor and control capital investment projects.
  • To be responsible for monitoring and reporting of fixed assets within the business unit.
  • Responsible for budgeting and forecasting of capital project requirements for the business unit and cash flow forecasting for UK Operations
  • Monitor and report the expenditure and headcount of a group of indirect cost centres.
  • To produce annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for the Packaging Business Unit
  • Liaising with the companies' internal and external auditors as required
  • To perform balance sheet reconciliations and journal posting.
    What are we looking for?

    We are looking for a qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with preferably previous experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment. In addition, you will have:
    • Experience in the financial management of capital investments and inventory is preferred
    • Working knowledge of US GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley Act would be preferable
    • A high level of computer literacy, especially in the use of integrated financial databases and costing systems
    • Advanced skill in the use of Excel is required and Intermediate skill in the use of Powerpoint and Word is required.
    • Problem-solving - disciplined approach to identifying problems and providing solutions.
    • Planning and organising - results-oriented with a strong drive.
    • Continuous Improvement / Change orientation.
    • A good team player with team-based ways of working and strong business partnering
    • Able to work under pressure and to deadlines with strong attention to details
    • Ability to apply new skills and adapt to new situations
    • Recognition and problem solving
    • 'Hands On' approach
    • Quality conscious
    • Self-motivated, high level of initiative
      CooperVision values

      Our four values define and underpin our unique culture; we are dedicated, we are inventive, we are friendly, and we are partners. Becoming part of the CooperVision family means joining a friendly team that's open, flexible, and respectful of each other's differences, working together to achieve something great

      What we offer

      You'll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including 25 days holiday, pension scheme, healthcare cover, life assurance, access to our Wellness Platform to support you in mental health and wellbeing, a discounted contact lens scheme and much more

      If you like what you see, take the first step towards your brighter future and apply today. All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal consideration and opportunities from CooperVision.

      #COPV

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