Management Accountant

Full Job Description

Position Summary

• Ensure business managers have timely and relevant information required for effective planning and control of the business.

• Analyse production and spending variances to tight deadlines at month end

What you will do

• Partner with business unit leaders at Model Farm Road facility regarding the ongoing development of their financial knowledge and the preparation of monthly financial outlooks.

• Assist in month-end close process, reconciliations and investigate variances to actual and forecast.

• Assist in the management reporting of the site, helping to build FLASH commentary and business analysis.

• Ensure inventory is valued correctly and in line with Corporate policies.

• Prepare commentaries and key ratio calculation for distribution to Leadership Team and divisional Finance personnel.

• Drive process changes in the Finance area to ensure the provision of timely and relevant information to key business owners.

• Work closely with Continuous Improvement team to assist in the completion of projects or assignments including process improvements and lean initiatives.

• Support the annual budget and forecast process.

• Support the standard cost roll.

• Supporting the calculations of new and proposed product costs.

• Participate in internal and external audit process and liaise with auditors.

• Actively contribute as part of the Finance Team to setting and achieving the team’s goals and objectives.

• Drive cost reduction culture in the site.

Who we want?

• Business-oriented evaluators. People who effectively interpret information to demonstrate the effects of business initiatives and industry trends for sales, management and leadership teams.

• Self-directed initiators. People who take ownership of their work and need no prompting to drive productivity, change and outcomes.

• Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring ideas, data and insights to drive continuous improvements across the business.

• Dedicated Achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are driven to complete projects that meet regulations and expectations.

What you need

• Third Level qualification or equivalent in Finance/ Accounting / Business

• Part / Qualified Professional Accounting qualification.

• 3+ years management accounting experience, from within industry and ideally a manufacturing environment.

• Good knowledge of ERP systems and proficient use of MS Excel.

• Be commercially aware and enjoy interacting with cross functional teams across a multi national organization.

• Self-starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical and problem solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment