Job Description

Overall responsibility for Plant accounting, maintenance of its finances, and preparation of its reporting. Directs and has accountability for general accounting, internal auditing, cost accounting, and budget controls for our West Lothian manufacturing operations and supporting warehouses. Responsible for appraising operating results in terms of costs, budgets and trends.
Monthly closing including work order close, manufacturing variance review, and fixed/variable cost analysis
Balance sheet reconciliations
Help prepare annual operating plan and re-forecasts
Prepare and manage plant product costing, ensuring standard costs properly reflect operations
Inventory management including reconciliation, control, analysis and oversee cycle counts and physical inventories
Plant Financial report development for plant management
Systems (JDE) support / plant development / implementation
Business partner with Plant Manager and site team.
Provide government statistics as required
Complete month end financial submission (FCCS) for the UK entity
Assist with special projects
Heavily business partnering orientated controller roleHybrid working
At least 5years of experience - prior manufacturing plant accounting experience desired - ideally as lead accountant at a plant
Degree in Finance or Accounting - CIMA or equivalent an advantage
Specific knowledge of plant accounting, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, inventory control, business case, cost benefit analysis and capital planning analysis
Strong analytical skills for problem solving. A change agent able to improve upon existing processes.
Experience with ERP Systems a must (specific technical knowledge of JD Edwards an advantage), MS Excel, Powerpoint, and Word essential
Strong communication skills both written and verbally
Able to work independently
Use of common sense, pragmatic thinking and possession of necessary analytical skills for problem solving and data interpretation purposes
The client is a multi-national manufacturer.
On offer to the candidate is a competitive salary, a generous stretch bonus and various other great benefits.

Skills Required