Financial Accounting Assistant for Commercial Operations

3 weeks ago


Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Cast UK Limited Full time £35,000 - £40,000
Role Overview

As a Financial Accounting Assistant within our commercial operations, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Senior Financial Controller. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills within a dynamic global finance team.

Key Responsibilities

1. **Management Information Production**
- Generate timely and precise management reports to meet both group and local deadlines, including:
- Weekly Production Cost Analysis comparing Standard vs Actual, Actual vs Budget, and Actual vs Prior Year.
- Weekly Stock Variance Analysis to identify discrepancies and their causes.
- Weekly Purchase Price Variance (PPV) Analysis.

2. **Performance Review and Analysis**
- Analyze trends and challenge existing performance metrics, identifying potential risks and opportunities.
- Ensure the integrity of master data and assist in resolving product costing and master data inquiries.

3. **Business Partnership**
- Collaborate with Operations, R&D, Commercial, and HR teams, presenting clear financial insights to facilitate informed decision-making at all organizational levels.
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of production plant cost variances and fixed cost drivers.

4. **Cost Accounting Oversight**
- Verify material-dependent data such as Bill of Materials (BOM), pricing, and product versions, addressing issues prior to month-end closures in PPV/MUV and inventory valuation.
- Ensure accruals are accurately posted in the correct financial periods.
- Support P&L entries and analysis across various operational areas.

5. **Budgeting and Forecasting Support**
- Assist in the plant's budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring timely submissions for consolidation.
- Monitor the status and expenditure of capital expenditure (Capex) projects, communicating with project managers.
- Validate plant savings initiatives and their effectiveness.

6. **Process Improvement Initiatives**
- Identify and drive efficiencies within finance and controlling functions.
- Support the Senior Plant Controller and FP&A Manager in enhancing internal controls and processes, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations.

7. **Audit and Compliance Support**
- Prepare and submit key balance sheet reconciliations for review.
- Assist with internal, group, and external audits as required.
- Support stock takes across the organization.

8. **Communication and Reporting**
- Proactively communicate with finance and operations leadership regarding plant cost matters, including actual cost deviations and estimated month-end outcomes.
- Address plant issues as they arise, enhancing visibility of financial status.

Project Involvement

Participate in and lead key projects within the manufacturing sector from an FP&A perspective, contributing to the overall success of the organization.

This role is part of a high-growth international manufacturing operation, offering a competitive salary and benefits package, along with hybrid working options. Cast UK Limited specializes in providing national recruitment solutions across various sectors, ensuring a tailored approach to meet the needs of both clients and candidates.

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