Finance Manager - Elsham

Overview

Nelipak, Elsham is our facility that has been developing flexible packaging solutions for the last 25 years. We have a fantastic opportunity for the right person to become an important member of the management team as a Finance Manager. Your role as Finance Manager, directly reporting to the CFO Europe, would be ownership of the plant finance function, supporting all business decisions, and optimising the accounting, forecasting and statutory reporting to acceptable quality.

Responsibilities

• Key member of the site leadership team, supporting the Plant Manager in day-to-day management and operation of the facility;
• Provide both routine and proactive financial data to support the business;
• Provide analytical, interpretive, investigative and advisory services on business and commercial impact;
• Responsible for the integrity of the accounts and to ensure that the accounting function operates at all times in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and board policy;
• Ensuring that the specific ledgers, records and books of accounts such as payroll records and proper expense distribution are maintained to satisfy company and governmental requirements;
• Liaison with Auditors to complete year-end statutory accounts in a timely fashion as required and ensure that no major write-ups are received;
• Work with third party advisors to ensure timely and accurate completion and filing of tax returns;
• Establishing annual budgets, monthly accounts, and weekly forecasts, in line with business requirements;
• Support the payroll process, being a key link between site TMs and the offsite payroll team, facilitating where required;
• Develop and maintain effective programs so departmental KPIs and budgets are monitored and controlled;
• Maintain adequate internal controls;
• Assisting in the preparation of and review of project requests for all capital expenditure;
• Develop an understanding of the businesses product costs;
• Provide insight into profitability of products & customers to support business decision making;
• Carry out/manage any other projects or tasks as requested by the CFO or Plant Manager from time to time.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Professional Accountancy Qualification (e.g. CIMA / ACCA / ACA) - qualification completed
• At least 2 years' experience in a similar role (cost accounting experience essential)
• An organised, proactive and deadline focused approach
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and influence
• Must have a strong eye for detail and a passion for accuracy
• A high level of proficiency in MS Office, including strong Excel and numerical skills, with an aptitude for turning data into analysis and insight
• Strong communicator and team player
• Must have a passion for delivering improvement

If you feel that you have the right skills and want to be in a secure role within a growing organisation, apply for the Quality Engineer today! Please e-mail your CV together with a Cover letter demonstrating how you meet the criteria to Corina Casap, HR Business Partner at corina.casap@nelipak.com.