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Commercial Finance Manager

Employer
Page Personnel
Location
England, Somerset, Bridgwater
Salary
£28000 - £38000 per annum
Closing date
Nov 8, 2019

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Job Details

I am pleased to be partnering with a leading Retail and Production business based in Bridgwater, who are conisistently growing. This would be a fantastic opportunity for someone who is close to finishing their studies and has a retail / manufacturing background. Additionally, someone who has a commercial approach to their work would be great.

Client Details

I am pleased to be partnering with a leading Retail and Production business based in Bridgwater, who are conisistently growing. This would be a fantastic opportunity for someone who is close to finishing their studies and has a retail / manufacturing background. Additionally, someone who has a commercial approach to their work would be great.

Description

Key responsibilities of the Commercial Finance Manager:


  • Provides analysis of performance against operations targets and propose actions to rectify shortfall or improve outcomes.
  • Proposes key financial measures in line with all Improvement plans and monitor against processes.Supports the General Manager in monitoring, challenging and managing the contributions from the other colleagues.Calculate, prepare and post nominal ledger postings within set deadlines.Maintain all necessary records and prepare all required period end allocations to ensure that reporting, costing and invoicing in relation to the Bridgwater site can be executed accurately and to time.Support negotiations with in-house management customers on price, service, contractual terms, working capital control etc.Commercial and accounting support for accounts in order to:

-Ensure timely and accurate invoicing and correct accounting entries

-Assist if preparation of commercial propositions

    Prepare and produce customer returns (i.e. turnover reports etc.)Prepare financial calculations / models to support capital expenditure business cases.Ad hoc projects & analysis as required from time to time. The position has direct accountability for pulling information from across the business and presenting this in an accurate format which can be the basis for the Senior Managers to make decisions.The position has direct accountability for maintaining and producing accurate financial information.The position has shared accountability for ensuring that the Operations targets for the Bridgwater site are met or exceeded.

Profile

The succesful Candidate:

  • Working in a Manufacturing business.
  • ACCA /CIMA Studier
  • Experience of working with ERP systems and handling data.
  • FP&A / Finance Business Partnering / Management Accounting background.
  • Working in food, beverage or FMCG.
  • High volume, high complexity food or beverages manufacturing environment.
  • Experience of provide financial information and advice
  • High-level understanding of manufacturing processes.
  • System knowledge:

  • Advanced MS Excel
  • Basic MS PowerPoint
  • IBM Cognos
  • SAP
  • Attitude:

  • Able to influence local decision makers.
  • Trusted advisor to the Bridgwater Plant Leadership Team.
  • Reliably Accurate
  • Meet strict Deadlines.
  • Identify problems at an early stage
  • Very good attention to detail
  • Very good planning skills
  • Has ability to be 'hands on'/highly visible to the team
  • Drive to succeed, improve and challenge the status quo.
  • Accountable and Committe
  • Provide good evidence of initiating ideas and projects that have delivered positive outcomes.
  • Flexible attitude and embraces change.
  • Enthusiastic, enjoys daily challenges.
  • Approachable and honest.
  • A flexible attitude to work
  • Job Offer

    What is on offer?

    • Competitive Salary
    • Working for a Leading Organisation
    • Opportunity to work for an established brand
    • Exposure to Commercial elements of Finance

    Company

    When it comes to recruiting and placing part qualified (PQ) accountants and transactional finance candidates, Page Personnel gets the job done. We have 200 specialist recruitment consultants who know the finance market inside out and can help you to find the right role or the right candidate for your specific requirements. As part of a network of 21 countries we’re also able to offer global insight and access to international candidates.

    We maintain close links with institutions like CIMA and ACCA, so it’s a market we fully understand. Our expertise also extends to areas like credit control, accounts payable and payroll and graduate recruitment. 

     

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