FP&A Management Accountant

at  Hempel

FP&A Management Accountant - Darwen
Fixed Term Contract - 12 months
Reporting to the FP&A Finance Controller, you will use your great technical knowledge, attention to detail and problem solving skills to provide information, analysis, reports & support to colleagues. Using your insight you will directly influence commercial business decisions taken by senior management, so your approach and financial information must be robust. Alongside a commitment to developing your career, you will have a strong work ethic to support a highly focused team in a fast paced environment.
Job Description

Here are some of responsibilities of your role………

• Producing relevant, meaningful & accurate commercial & management information / analysis with a clear and concise presentation of reports to enable effective decision making
• Monthly Reporting on Sales & Margin, Overheads & Balance Sheet
• Attendance at Month End review meetings
• Direct involvement in production, consolidation, reporting & analysis of the periodic forecasts for Sales and Overheads
• Support business decisions and new business cases by developing tools to improve sales and profitability forecasting and planning.
• Driving process standardisation
• Reviewing, collating and reporting of commercial overheads, challenging any key variances
• Ad Hoc reports and analysis as and when required.

Qualifications

• Willingness to challenge the status quo
• Experience of working in industry, particularly in a manufacturing/retail environment.
• An in-depth understanding of business operations; possess a keen eye for detail
• Prioritise and manage multiple tasks/projects using effective time management skills
• Strong analytical skills and ability to focus on relevant detail, without losing track of the bigger picture
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build/maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at various levels across the business
• Uses initiative to find solutions and approaches problems with curiosity and open mindedness
• Previous experience in a management accounting type role is essential
• Be a strong team player and a self-starter
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, specifically pivot tables, formulas, V- and H- lookups, IF statements
• Newly Qualified / Finalist (ACCA/ACMA)

Department
The Finance team for the UK is made up of around 30 people based in Darwen, Lancashire. Crown Paints have been manufacturing for over 200 years, with over 60 years proudly holding the Royal Warrant. However, what really sets Crown apart is the support we provide for cultural, humanitarian and scientific causes across the world through our ownership structure.
What we offer

We offer an attractive reward package that includes:

• A company culture that is inclusive, warm, welcoming, driven, and allows everyone to show up as themselves every single day without judgement
• 28 days basic annual leave each year (plus 8 bank holidays)
• A variety of discounts / vouchers on products that Crown supply
• Opportunities for training and career development
• A generous pension plan where the Company will match, and even double your contribution
• Multiple other benefits relating to your health and wellbeing

More about Crown Paints & Hempel
Crown Paints have been manufacturing paint for longer than most, over 200 years in fact, with over 60 years proudly holding the Royal Warrant. It’s fair to say that we know our craft; however, what really sets Crown apart is the support we provide for cultural, humanitarian and scientific causes across the world.
Alongside our owners, The Hempel Foundation, we place a special focus on education for children in need, and are proud to support the education of over 55,000 children across 22 projects worldwide. You can therefore guarantee here at Crown – It’s not just paint. It’s personal!
We are committed to promoting a workplace that values unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Creating an inclusive environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work is crucial for our success in shaping a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions.
We recognize that our journey must be persistent. We are dedicated to continually developing and improving our efforts and have a variety of programs and initiatives such as a global 16 weeks paid parental leave policy from day one, Inclusive Leadership Training, a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council, an internal Women’s Network, and mandatory Anti-Harassment Training. This is not a complete list, but essential in ensuring that every employee feels the responsibility of protecting our inclusive culture by treating each other with respect.
Application and further information
To apply for this position, please submit your application letter with a CV in English via our recruitment system by clicking the link ‘Apply for position’ at the top-right corner.
Application due
2024-11-29
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Job Functions
Finance
Industry
Chemicals
Crown Paints is one of UK’s most renown paint manufacturers and we have been manufacturing for over 200 years, with over 60 years proudly holding the Royal Warrant. However, what really sets Crown apart is the support we provide for cultural, humanitarian and scientific causes across the world through our ownership structure. Crown Paints is part of the Hempel Group, which gives our company stability and our employees extended, global career possibilities

• Producing relevant, meaningful & accurate commercial & management information / analysis with a clear and concise presentation of reports to enable effective decision making
• Monthly Reporting on Sales & Margin, Overheads & Balance Sheet
• Attendance at Month End review meetings
• Direct involvement in production, consolidation, reporting & analysis of the periodic forecasts for Sales and Overheads
• Support business decisions and new business cases by developing tools to improve sales and profitability forecasting and planning.
• Driving process standardisation
• Reviewing, collating and reporting of commercial overheads, challenging any key variances
• Ad Hoc reports and analysis as and when required