Job Description

Company Overview

Glen Dimplex Heating & Ventilation is a subsidiary of the Glen Dimplex Group. We design, develop and deliver innovative heating and ventilation solutions that address a wide range of needs, from sustainability and efficiency, to aesthetic appeal and performance. We operate across the UK and Ireland, serving global markets through our sister company Glen Dimplex Heating & Ventilation International division.

Main Purpose

As the Finance Operations Business Partner for Portadown/Dudley you will be a key member of the Divisional Finance Operations Team.


You will partner with the Portadown/Dudley Operations Team to provide timely, accurate, and relevant financial information in support of the company's strategy and objectives.

Responsibilities

As the Finance Operations Business Partner, you will be supporting and advising on all matters relating to the following areas: -

Product Cost Management

Standard cost setting activity, working with Procurement, Engineering, Operations and other functions Provide comprehensive and accurate reporting to support the understanding of Material and Labour variances to plan in accordance with reporting deadlines. Work with local operations team to drive performance and adherence to plan Analyse changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods to determine effects on cost Partner with the Operations Function to drive continuous process improvement Collaborate with the respective functions to ensure integrity of bills of materials, routings and material pricing Standard price setting on sourced products for Division Analysis and reporting of price variance

Cost Centre Spend Management

Analyse data and trends to promote process improvements and efficiencies Monthly/bi-monthly reviews with cost centre managers to ensure they are aware of their current performance and any corrective actions needed

Stock Management

Ensure robust local Inventory Controls are in place Monitor inventory valuations for accuracy, analyse inventory to identify obsolescence and ageing risks Participate in inventory counts, analyse results and brief the Operations Function

Capital Management

Support Capex business case preparation; monthly review of assets under construction and capitalisation

Budget/ Forecast Planning

Standard Cost Setting Support the Annual Budget preparation for Operational cost centres

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

ESSENTIAL

Excellent communicator both oral and written and can deal effectively with financial and non-financial people and is focused on building and maintaining excellent working relationships across the business. Ability to develop and improve working procedures and processes Takes full ownership of areas of own responsibility and is totally delivery focused Team player with the ability to work on own initiative Results oriented, with the ability to take decisions quickly when necessary and the resilience to challenge/be challenged The ideal candidate will be a problem solver with good influencing skills and a logical approach to complicated tasks. Will have experience of working to tight deadlines in a detail-oriented performance driven business

DESIRABLE

Qualified accountant - ACA, ACCA or CIMA. Demonstrable experience of costing goods, valuing inventory and analysing cost variances in a manufacturing environment Experience working with SAP Standard Costing Module

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

Leadership:

Genuinely motivate people to give their best. Praising when things go well and appraising stakeholders of improvements which can be made when things don't meet expectation.

Influencing:

It is a role requiring influencing, remaining confident when dealing with negative situations, smoothing relationships when difficult circumstances prevail.

Teamwork:

An engaged and integral member of a group, recognising the need for group and cross departmental collaboration, empathy and consensual decision making. Develop a culture of trust both within and outside the immediate team.

Effective Communication:

Clearly and accurately conveys complex information and ideas in written and spoken word to individuals or groups. Employ researched factual information when solving problems and apply logic when handling conflict.

Resilience:

Persistent and tenacious in efforts and works diligently to achieve goals with sustained drive and energy. A keen focus on the timely delivery of results.

OPERATIONAL COMPETENCIES

External Awareness:

Keeps up to date with best practice trends and challenges local teams to drive continuous improvements with this knowledge.

Operational knowledge:

Proficient in all Operational areas enabling key input into decision making.

Customer Focus:

Develops clear understanding of internal stakeholder needs making these a primary focus.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

* Interpreting production variances, analysing trends, preparing informed comments for local operations teams review.