At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We're one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world's most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products.
With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry's best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.
JOB PURPOSE
Business partner providing accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis. Maintaining balance sheet reconciliations and act as a support for key departmental roles. Inventory control and business KPI variance analysis. Ensure compliance in line with company policy and integrity of financial data.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the Financial Controller with the following:
Preparing periodic financial statements, including departmental analysis, forecasts, budgets, cash analysis, variance analysis and commentaries
Analysing financial performance and contributing to medium and long-term business planning/forecasts.
Customer and production profitability reporting
Inventory reconciliations, raw materials, finished goods & WIP
Standard cost reviews
Intercompany reconciliations
Working with all departments and the management team to help make financial decisions. This will include preparation work on acquisition requests (Capex)
Ensuring spending is kept in line with the budget (monitoring)
Interpreting and communicating financial data to non-financial managers
Monitoring and evaluating financial information systems and suggesting improvements where needed
Ensuring compliance with SOX & Senior Accounting Officer - (including Blackline monthly preparation of balance sheet reconciliations)
Internal and External Audits
Statutory Account reporting and Tax Pack analysis
Assist and cover other roles within the Finance department where necessary.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
To be determined through annual performance goals
TECHNICAL SKILLS/QUALS
Part Qualified/Newly Qualified CIMA/ACCA or similar
Minimum of 3 years of experience at a management accountant level
Proficient with complex spreadsheets and accounting software programs
In depth finance experience - ideally in Manufacturing or FMCG
High attention to detail
Knowledge of SOX - extremely beneficial but not essential
Experience of working to tight reporting deadlines (Corporate reporting environment)
VAT & HMRC returns
Payroll experience - desired but not essential
Ability to work well as a team
SAP - beneficial but not essential
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Excellent communication skills essential, ability to give clear written and verbal instructions, clearly understand and explain technical and commercial issues to customers and have a good understanding of procedures and processes.
Highly responsible, reliable and flexible with a strong work ethic.
Able to effectively prioritise and adapt to a varied and changeable workload
Proactive approach to problem resolution
Punctual, presentable with good attendance
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: 45,000.00-52,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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