TYPICAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Perform month-end close activities: reviewing and analyzing of manufacturing variances, preparing journal entries to post accruals and provisions, raising netting invoices for quarterly and monthly recharges.
• Forecasting activities: VOP calculation, Opex planning, supporting Inventory Write-offs and Provision planning, yield forecast assumptions.
• Provide insight to financial performance through accurate, timely and relevant Management Reporting (presentation and financial analysis used during Senior Leadership Team reviews).
• Work closely with business stakeholders (such as manufacturing site Asset Planners, Site Finance Business Partners, Regional Finance Team and Product Costing Center of Excellence team) providing analytical and strategic support during planning cycles.
• Drive simplification of finance processes and foster a culture of best practice sharing in the area of expertise.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and reporting related to business unit management and governance meetings as appropriate.
• MEC P&L review and commentaries preparation
• Management Information Pack preparation
• Ops PnL, VOP & Volume reporting and commentaries on variances – MEC/Forecasting
• Act as Subject Matter Expert in respective area of responsibilities

• Experience of using multiple finance systems (incl. SAP) & working with interfaces between systems
• Experience of working with colleagues inside & outside of finance
• Exceptional communication & interpersonal skills, including oral & written English
• Experience of accounting &/or controlling activities including: month-end close, reconciliations & variance analysis, financial controls, strong Excel skills