Hays are recruiting for a market leading manufacturing business in the Carmarthen area. We are seeking an experienced Management Accountant/Finance Analyst to join them on a Fixed Term basis for a year, maybe longer. Reporting into the Finance Business Partner of the organisation the main duties of the role will be in supporting the FBP to achieve the objectives of the business and to meet internal and external reporting deadlines.You will be responsible for issuing weekly and monthly production KPI reports while measuring and reporting of all labour metrics to ensure direct labour costs to the business are minimised. The successful candidate will also control overhead expenditure for the cost centres, including approval of spend, trend /variance analysis and forecasting/budgeting.Main responsibilities/job accountabilities

Responsible for the preparation and review of operational overheads
Purchase order approval to ensure accurate nominal ledger coding
Month end cost centre reports to be completed in line with month end timetable and reviewed with the FBP

Responsible for budget and forecasting processes for all production cost centres and direct labour

Maintain and analyse labour KPI's to drive business improvement e.g. efficiencies, labour rates, overtime, non-productive hours analysis
Distribute weekly / monthly labour metrics and review with production
Responsible for the completion of the weekly dashboard for review
Maintain accurate fixed asset register in terms of additions, disposals, asset commissioning and de-commissioning
Carry out Ad-hoc tasks required to support the business
Provide holiday and sickness cover for Finance team members

The ideal candidate will be ACCA / CIMA part qualified or qualified but strong QBEs will also be considered. You will possess a good understanding of financial processes, and be able to analyse and interpret data whilst carrying out continuous improvement.You will have prior knowledge of some of the following if possible - Fixed Assets, Labour reporting, budgeting and forecasting and will be a good team player who is able to communicate well at all levels. You will also have advanced Excel and IT Skills - ideally an ERP system such as Oracle, SAP or Microsoft Dynamics.Benefits include -

25 days hols plus 8 bank holidays
Pension
Free limited parking onsite
Flexible working
Development opportunities
Free tea and coffee
Cycle to Work Scheme
Lifestyle savings on benefits platform

This is a great opportunity to join a friendly and welcoming finance team.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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