Deputy Finance & Administration Manager

Sandvik Osprey, based in Neath South Wales, is a world leading producer of gas atomized metal powders and controlled expansion alloy products and has been part of the global engineering group Sandvik for many years. Their business model is based on innovation, technology leadership, operational excellence and close long-term customer relationships. The company has enjoyed consider success and growth in recent years and the expectation is for this to continue.

We are looking for a talented Deputy Finance Administration Manager who is seeking a stimulating and rewarding career opportunity with a highly profitable South West Wales Top 100 business.

The Role

This newly created business-focussed role will involve:

· Assisting the Finance Administration Manager in the day to day running of the department and acting as his Deputy
· Assisting in providing key business focussed controller services, identifying opportunities for improvement and adding value
· Working closely with operational management to provide critical support on costings and budgets and assist in identifying / achieving cost savings
· Proactively leading teams focused on performance improvement develop and maintain associated business KPI’s
· Developing systems to deliver high quality management support with a key focus on profitability through business modelling and Net Working Capital control
· Responsibility for coordinating implementing important Group financial projects and initiatives including the assessment implementation of Activity Based Costing
· Assisting in and often leading the compilation of business cases for investments and growth initiatives
· Developing and maintaining systems to gather and report all categories of business KPI and managing this process to ensure continuous performance improvement.

Your Profile

The successful candidate should:

· Possess previous experience of financial management and accounting in a medium to large commercial company
· Be full or part qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA with at least 3 to 5 years experience in a similar role
· Have a broad knowledge of financial systems plus financial modelling experience
· Have experience of evaluating, coordinating and communicating management accounts and key business information
· Any project management and business improvement initiatives experience would be desirable
· Demonstrate first class interpersonal skills, a flair for team playing, drive, enthusiasm and a desire to be highly successful
· Key is the drive and ability to develop ultimately into the Finance Administration Manger role – the number one finance position at Sandvik Osprey

In return Sandvik Osprey will offer first rate career prospects plus an excellent salary and benefits package which includes a highly competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, company pension scheme and performance related bonus.

To find out more about this exclusive vacancy please contact Jackie today - or send her your cv and she will call you back to discuss the role in full.

October 30, 2014 • Tags:  • Posted in: Financial

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