Finance Manager

Job DescriptionRole: Finance ManagerLocation: Kitt Green, WiganWho are we?We are Kraft-Heinz Kitt Green - Home of our world-famous Heinz Baked Beans, "Nourishing the Nation" and in production since 1959! You will be joining one of the world's best loved Food & Beverage brands, as well as one of the most iconic FMCG factories in Europe.Purpose of role:As the Finance Manager, you'll report directly to the Site Financial Controller and play a key role in driving financial success for the factory. This is your opportunity to join our diverse team at our Kitt Green Factory, and to collaborate with a diverse set of colleagues who constantly strive for excellence in everything they do.Partner with Operations to optimise the site's budget through Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB).Analyse and lead the site's utilities budget and implement strategies to improve yield.Prepare comprehensive financial reports for the site and serve as the right hand to the Site Financial Controller.Ensure Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance for engineering stock provisioning.Lead the coordination of the site's fixed asset count with the engineering department and report findings to the European Finance team.Navigate with third-party service providers to challenge cost structures and secure cost savings.Key Accountabilities:Perform month-end close activities: Including accruals, prepayments, and cost of goods closing routines in SAP.Deliver monthly management reports: Prepare variance analysis and commentary for management accounting reports.Ensure regulatory compliance: Maintain adherence to internal and external accounting standards (including SOX).Strengthen internal controls: Build and maintain robust internal control processes and systems.Empower business decisions: Provide financial analysis and support for informed decision-making.Collaborate for improvement: Work closely with cross-functional departments to drive financial performance.Forecast and handle budgets: Conduct monthly cost forecasting and lead the annual budget process including standard cost setting.Analyse and review financials: Prepare monthly balance sheet reviews with commentary.Lead inventory processes: Oversee annual stock count and liaise with auditors.Support annual audits: Assist the controlling team with annual stats audit.Manage intercompany transactions: Prepare and manage intercompany invoices.What we are looking for:Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in finance or a related field, or alternatively a professional finance qualification.Knowledge of supply chain finance / FMCG / manufacturing.Working SAP / ERP knowledge is a nice to have.Strong Excel knowledge.Key Job Competencies / BehavioursBusiness Partnering: The ability to influence and guide across a diverse level of decision-makers will set you out from the crowd!Workstyle: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.Analytical Skills: Strong numeracy and analytical skills are essential.Teamwork: Excellent teamwork abilities are necessary for collaboration.Integrity: Demonstrates high levels of accountability.Communication: Effective communication skills at all levels of the business are required.What we can offer:27 days annual leave- plus Bank Holidays, with options to 'buy' additional annual leave.Tusker Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - no deposit required. Insurance, servicing and maintenance included.Cycle to Work scheme.Discounts on gym memberships.Company matches and exceeds your pension contributions (up to 7%).12x Life Assurance.Private Medical Insurance.Critical Illness Insurance.Savings on MOT- servicing and repairs at Halfords Autocentre.Savings on Vodafone pay monthly deals.Location(s)Kitt GreenKraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes
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