Senior Business Unit Accountant
Our client, a leading manufacturing business based in Southampton are seeking a Senior Business Unit Accountant on an interim basis for 6 to 9 months.
The role will be to lead the UK Manufacturing Finance function and be responsible for the delivery of accurate, timely and appropriate Management accounts to support the effective monitoring of performance.
KPIs to include production volumes, yields, costs per unit , headcount, raw materials PPV, variance to standard, capital expenditure and indirect department expenses.
The role will provide financial support to the Business Unit Director and management team helping to deliver against the company’s goals and objectives.
You will be responsible for:
- Co-ordinating the month end processes
- Delivery of forecasts and budget
- Develop and implement process improvements
- Identifying cost saving opportunities
- Interface with the broader UK finance team to ensure accurate and timely reporting of results
- Balance Sheet reconciliations, and journal posting and authorisations
- Liaising with the company’s internal and external auditors
- Being an active participant in Manufacturing BIP projects - roles to be agreed every financial year
The successful candidate will be an experienced Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or equivalent and have a demonstrable history in a leadership role. A working knowledge of US GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley Act will be required by the successful applicant alongside a high level of computer literacy, especially in the use of integrated financial, databases and costing systems. You must also be an accomplished user of MS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
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