Interim Costs Controller
- Employer
- Michael Page Finance
- Location
- England, Somerset
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Closing date
- Sep 20, 2019
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- Job Role
- Finance Data Analyst
- Sector
- FMCG & CPG
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
This is an excellent interim opportunity for a candidate with cost controlling experience in a FMCG environment.
Client Details
My client are a very well known and market leading brand that have an excellent market reputation.
Description
The main responsibilities within this role are:
- Working with the Logistics Manager & Logistics Controller to understand and manage supply chain costs (warehouse and logistics) for month, half year and full year closing.
- Input into the rolling forecast process for the Supply Chain function. Analyse variances in Supply Chain costs vs. last year/budget/forecast
- Providing financial data and interpretation for Supply Chain projects and activities
- Managing transfer prices monthly, and ensure accuracy of transfer prices in SAP
- Following up product sourcing & evaluate impact on actual & forecast P&L,
- Managing the half yearly stock revaluation process
- Managing the monthly cost of goods reporting in SAP and investigate purchasing price variances as required.
- Forecasting the margin influencing factors as part of the rolling forecast process
- Full ownership of foreign exchange variance reporting into group function
- Monitoring Overhead spend for the business, holding regular meetings with relevant departmental directors / senior managers to explain variances, forecast future costs and challenge overhead expenditure
- Liaising with Business Services Finance team on overheads costs monthly, half & full year closing to allow effective reporting of actuals and preparation of rolling forecast
- Analysing variances in overheads vs. last year /forecast
Profile
The ideal candidate for this role will have:
- Experience of cost accounting in an FMCG environment
- A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
- Excellent analytical skills
- Strong communication skills and the ability to present findings to senior management
Job Offer
A very competitive salary and a quick start for the right candidate
Company
Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.
We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.
Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.
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