Accountant

Role Overview :

Our client is currently recruiting for multiple Accountants to work at their facility in Filton, Bristol. The Business Unit controlling (i.e. management accounting) work is varied and requires strong analytical skills. There will be both recurring and ad-hoc activities, on which there will be a drive to make the processes leaner, together with project-based opportunities

*Suitable candidates MUST have experience in budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis, any experience in the manufacturing, engineering or aviation industries would be of interest*

Responsibilities

• In support of the central controlling teams, drive the annual budget and quarterly forecast process across all business units, ensuring robust financial planning and consistency with company financial objectives
• Contribute, working closely with the local business / operational managers, in defining / proposing the list of improvement projects eligible for inclusion in the budget assumption pack for the business units, validating the relevant financial information (sizing, business case & ROI) for decision making
• Manage the provision of robust and topical financial reporting to local & central operational / controlling teams to ensure visibility of performance versus target and early warning of potential financial risks
• Challenge operational performance and support / advise management in achieving their targets by driving improvement measures and mitigation actions on all financial topics
• Participate in the assessment of business cases / proposals for operational investments and performance improvement projects, ensuring robust challenge of assumptions and financial evaluations
• Financial controlling activity in the categories: Recurring Cost, Inventory, Non-Recurring Cost and Capex Jigs / Tools (on request)

Skill Set

• Qualified Accountant Preferred (CIMA), with at least a minimum of 2 years PQE in a manufacturing or commercial environment, failing CIMA qualification candidate MUST have a minimum of 5 years working in a controller level role
• Looking for a strong communicator as they will be liaising externally with clients as well as interacting between different sites
• Complex role that requires someone who can use their own initiative and to work autonomously
• Candidate needs to have experience in budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Commercially focussed role
• Knowledge and experience in SAP or equivalent financial reporting tools
• Ability to work in a dynamic, enthusiastic team and to contribute with a positive, proactive mindset
• Strong communication skills – multiple stakeholders at different levels and in different countries
• Continuous improvement mindset