Cost Controller in Robertsbridge

At British Gypsum we are looking for a Graduate Plant Cost Controller to work in our Finance Team. You’ll be business partnering our Robertsbridge Plant Leadership team, empowering them to make informed decisions on the sustainable improvement in the operational and financial performance of the plant. This role would be ideally suited for a recent graduate or someone at the early stages of their accountancy qualifications.

The Plant Cost Controller will be a part of the Plant Cost Control Team. We have 5 sites across the UK, our Robertsbridge plant is set in the heart of East Sussex and produces Gyproc Plasterboard in its world class manufacturing plant. This is a rare local opportunity to join our Graduate Community where you will undertake a combination of on-the-job training, practical skills development, and business partnering with the Plant team, coaching and mentoring and get to share your thinking and ideas.

We’ll fully support you throughout your studying and you’ll gain a professional accounting qualification; this really is the perfect chance to join a world class manufacturing organisation where you will have access to progression opportunities and continuous support from our well-established team throughout your new career path. From the moment you start with us you will be given real responsibility - you’ll be working on real projects, making a real impact from day one!

This is a Monday to Friday days-based role and can be worked on a hybrid basis. As well as support and development, we are offering a competitive salary plus bonus, pension and many other benefits too, including healthcare options.

What we’re looking for:

• Relevant Degree or early stages of Accountancy Qualification (Finance/Accountancy degree or AAT Qualified)
• Intermediate or advanced Excel skills
• Excellent communication skills, able to deliver finance information to non-finance personnel.
• Highly organised, able to work under pressure and demonstrate ability to meet strict deadlines
• Leads by example and is confident working independently and as part of a team.
• Is comfortable working with complex data and has the curiosity and tenacity to drill down to the answers.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and influence across different levels of the organisation.

What you’ll be doing:

• Build strong relationships with internal customers in the local Plant Operations teams
• Turn data into insights and communicate in a way that brings the numbers to life and ensures understanding.
• Ensures the month-end accounting processes in the Plant is completed in accordance with the agreed timetable.
• Supports the local Plant Operations teams in preparing their local Budget plans, including production volumes and costs.
• Identifies financial performance trends and their operational root causes and proposes potential actions.
• Providing financial support and analysis to facilitate World Class Manufacturing (WCM) and cost deployment.

Are British Gypsum and Saint-Gobain inclusive employers? Saint-Gobain is a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, following our purpose of Making the World a Better Home. We play a part in improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world. We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be but also facilitates better decision making and innovation.

So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us. And what about flexibility? At Saint-Gobain, we’re always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We’ll happily discuss any need you might have for this role. If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you!