Production Finance Assistant

Polypipe Civils and Green Urbanisation, part of the Genuit Group, are a leading manufacturer for civils and infrastructure projects, with the industry’s widest range of engineered storm water & sewer management systems, Network and Green asset Solutions. People are at the forefront of everything we do, we have a unique culture where you can be yourself, contribute your ideas to make continuous improvements and take pride in achieving results to support the overall success of our growing business. We recognise the value of investing in our people through comprehensive training and personal development courses.

Role Overview

The Production Finance Assistant will support the day‑to‑day operations of the finance department, ensuring accurate financial record‑keeping and contributing to efficient financial processes. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, proficiency in accounting software, and a basic understanding of financial principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately input financial transactions, including BOMs, product‑level and production setup information, and Capex details.
• Assist in generating detailed financial reports, including cost reports and budget reconciliations.
• Support preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Maintain organised financial records and documentation in line with company policies and compliance requirements.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities by gathering and organising financial data.
• Collaborate with production managers and department heads to ensure financial alignment and support budget management.
• Seek opportunities to improve efficiency and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Undertake additional duties as required and appropriate to the level of the role.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in finance or accounting.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, or equivalent) and MS Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness to travel to other company sites.

Benefits

• Entitled to 25 days holiday.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• Pension contribution matched up to 8%.
• Life assurance.
• Save as you earn Genuit Sharesave scheme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.

Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale. At Polypipe we recognise the contribution our people make to our success and are committed to attracting talent from a wide and diverse pool. Our people are the heart and soul of our business, and we know that they are the key to ensuring our long-term sustainability, enabling us to be flexible and responsive to the needs of our customers and the wider construction industry, and we offer rewarding career opportunities to individuals who share our values and are passionate about making a positive impact. And that is why we are passionate about developing a culture of trust and innovation, one that values and celebrates the contributions of each and every team member. It is our people who will ensure that our success is sustainable, supporting each other and being flexible and responsive to the demands of our customers and the marketplace.