Job Description

Special Metals is Hiring!

Special Metals

is the world leader in the innovation and manufacture of high-Nickel, high performance alloys. Special Metals is owned by Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC), a global conglomerate operating in more than a dozen countries that manufactures complex metal components and products for power generation, aerospace, space exploration, military and other mission-critical applications.

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusiveness, empowerment, and respect that embraces the differences in who we are.

The Hereford operation is the major UK production facility in PCC Metals & Forgings Group and we now have an exciting/ challenging opportunity for a

Business Analyst

to join the Special Metals Wiggin (SMW) finance team.

Job Summary

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Significant individual contributor for SMW Operations, Finance and IT support functions in the best practice identification, automation, analysis and process integrity of Cost Reporting and associated systems and metrics.

Duties

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Producing quality reporting and analysis on financial and operations metrics. Providing analysis on cost improvement and productivity pipeline projects. Preparation of monthly forecasts and annual budgets. Month / Quarter / Year-end support through journal and bank posting and payment loading. Working knowledge of Capex and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) to support wider department. BI and reporting tool power user. Fixed / Variable / SGA spending analysis. Daily, Weekly, monthly and ad hoc reporting on Inventories, cost and profitability Balance Sheet Reconciliations. Support Year End Cost Rolls with FP&A Team in achieving deadlines. Contribute to the continuous cycle of budgeting, audits and reporting for year-end and quarterly accounts. Ability to work on own initiative, investigate, problem solve and communicate findings and present solutions.

Additional Responsibilities:

Stock take support. Business Partnering with Operations / Planning / Commercial Departments to drive plant improvements. Ability to effectively communicate financial issues with Non-Financial Personnel. Any other Ad hoc work required to support the department.

Education/ Qualifications/Experience

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The successful candidate will possess:

Part Qualified accountant (Professional Stage) (ACA, ACCA, CIMA). Relevant Management Accounting Experience in complex business environment. Experienced with ERP / MS Excel / Power BI. Experience within manufacturing.

Desirable Experience:

Experience in Continuous Improvement. Standard Costing - SAP preferable.

Competencies:

Coaching non-Finance staff in process compliance and data integrity. Organizing and prioritizing for on time delivery of data. Commercial analytical abilities and aptitudes. Attention to detail and accuracy. Communication skills. Teamwork. Ability to meet deadlines. Ability to work under pressure and adapt to new priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Notes:

The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Work Environment:

Office and factory-based.

Company Benefits:

Attractive salary. Excellent Contributory Company Pension. Quarterly performance bonus scheme. Life Assurance x 4. Cycle to Work Scheme. Free Eye Test & Prescription Safety Glasses. Free Onsite Parking. Training and development opportunities.
If you are passionate about leveraging data to drive business success and possess the required skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Business Analyst within our organisation.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: TH/AN/BA