Job Description

Robert Half are excited to partner with a Manufacturing organisation in Caerphilly to recruit a Finance Business Partner/ Costings Analyst to join their small finance team.

This role will play a crucial part in determining the actual cost and associated expenses of manufacturing our products, as well as analysing profitability.

As the successful Finance Business Partner, you will be responsible for:

• As the finance representative on the team implementing a new system, your role will be instrumental in ensuring its successful implementation and integration with existing financial processes.
• You will be responsible for managing month-end duties related to job costing and cost of sales journals, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting.
• Assisting the Finance Director, you will play a key role in preparing monthly management accounts from a project costing perspective, providing valuable insights into the financial performance of different projects.
• Your role will involve planning, studying, and gathering data to determine the costs of business activities, enabling informed decision-making and financial planning.
• By analysing company data, you will evaluate rates of labour, depreciation, and overhead costs, and provide recommendations for policy amendments that can enhance profitability.
• You will support the production of financial forecasts and budgets, providing valuable input in the development of future financial plans.
• Identifying and reducing the company\'s financial waste will be a priority, as you work closely with other departments to identify areas of improvement and cost-saving opportunities.
• Assisting Operations Management, you will analyse Standard Costing, Actual Costing, Variance Analysis, and Stock Control to ensure efficient and effective operations.
• Conducting thorough analysis on stock, including turnover, and accuracy of stock counts, will be essential in managing inventory levels and optimising working capital.
• Supporting Sales management, you will provide analysis on pricing and profitability by customer, product, and sector, helping to drive informed sales strategies.
• You will also be responsible for analysing buying price variances for key raw materials, identifying potential cost savings and negotiating favourable terms with suppliers.

Role Benefits/ Package Details:

• Base Salary~ between \xc2\xa345,000 to \xc2\xa360,000.
• Hybrid: 2 days from home, 3 days in office.
• Monday to Friday, with flexibility working for working parents.
• Holidays: 26 plus UK Bank Holidays.
• Free on-site parking.
• Private medical insurance.
• Plus, much more!

Desired Requirements:

• Professional qualification in a recognised accounting body.
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel.
• Experience and understanding of the costing process.
• Strong attention to detail, and ability to work in a methodical and organised manner, meeting deadlines consistently.
• Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements and drive positive change.

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