Rugby Factory Finance Specialist

The Factory Finance Specialist is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and controlling production costs and liquidation within the manufacturing facility. The role also includes controlling and tracking factory-related projects, ensuring financial discipline, cost transparency, and alignment with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost Monitoring & Analysis
  • Track and analyze manufacturing costs (raw materials, labor, overhead).
  • Calculate annual capacity and hourly rates.
  • Control and analyse the actual load and productivity vs plans.
  • Identify cost variances between standard and actual costs.
  • Investigate discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Budgeting & MTP Forecasting
  • Prepare and manage factory budgets and forecasts.
  • Monitor actual performance against budget and provide variance analysis.
  • Support financial planning and cost optimization initiatives.
• Factory Project & CAPEX Controlling
  • Monitor and control financials of factory projects (including commercial projects, CAPEX, improvement initiatives, industrialization projects).
  • Track project budgets, actual costs, and forecasts, support regions’ Quarterly Project Review.
  • Perform variance analysis on project spending and timelines.
  • Ensure proper cost allocation and capitalization rules (CAPEX vs OPEX).
  • Support project managers with financial insights and business case validation.
  • Evaluate ROI, payback, and financial feasibility of investment projects.
• Reporting
  • Produce regular cost, liquidation and project reports.
  • Provide actionable insights to plant management and finance leadership.
  • Ensure accuracy and compliance with financial reporting standards.
• Inventory Control
  • Monitor inventory levels and valuation (raw materials, WIP, finished goods).
  • Ensure accuracy of stock records and support physical inventory counts.
  • Analyze slow-moving or obsolete inventory.
• Cost Control & Continuous Improvement
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.
  • Control and monitor efficiency and productivity for Rugby Factory (productive & non-productive hours etc.) vs plans.
  • Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Drive financial awareness across the production teams.
• Compliance & Internal Controls
  • Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
  • Maintain strong internal controls over cost and project-related processes.
  • Support internal and external audits.
• Collaboration
  • Work closely with operation teams.
  • Provide financial support to operational decision-making.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Extensive experience in cost controlling and/or project controlling in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting and CAPEX management.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP CO, PS modules preferred).
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills.
• Strong business partnering and communication abilities.

Key Competencies

• Cost and project financial management.
• CAPEX controlling & investment analysis.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving.

This position involves working with UK Defence customers which will require any individual applying for the role to hold or be capable of getting SC Level clearance as a UK Passport holder. Applicants not cleared will not be accepted into the business until this clearance is provided. Dual passport holders are acceptable if the second country is approved by the vetting authority.

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