- Oversee the planning and budgeting process for Supply Chain costs, KPIs, and inventory levels.
- Provide strategic insights, advising on optimal value creation for the business by reducing complexity, enhancing accuracy (right first time), and lowering costs and inventory.
- Track financial and non-financial performance measures, monitoring the progress of strategic growth initiatives and driving necessary actions.
- Offer investment appraisal and decision support for growth opportunities, including automation, efficiency improvements, and strategic sourcing options (make vs buy). Conduct post-investment reviews to assess success, determine next steps, and identify lessons learned.
- Evaluate supply chain performance from inventory and profitability perspectives to influence ranging and pricing decisions through a better understanding of end-to-end product profitability.
- Lead and develop a team that delivers high-quality forecasting, analysis, and decision support. Manage all aspects of recruitment and training, set objectives, and provide feedback. Serve as a role model and cultivate a high-performing team.
- Assist Internal Audit and Management Accounts in enhancing inventory internal controls, offering efficient reporting and insights on internal control KPIs.
- Part-qualified / qualified accountant (CIMA or ACCA) or QBE
- 3+ years' experience within a finance role preferably within a manufacturing business
- Experience of Cost Accounting
- Strong negotiation, relationship building and communication skills
- Proven performance of adding value & driving efficiencies / cost savings
- Self-disciplined and motivated with a can-do attitude
- Ability to work collegiately with colleagues from different areas and disciplines within the same business
- Strong knowledge and experience of IT systems to improve business performance generally and in regards to developing / improving reporting efficiencies