Cost Accountant Are you inspired by challenging the status quo?
Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results?
If so, Gates could be for you.
Gates Corporation is an industry leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions.
The company has facilities around the world serving the automotive, industrial and Oil & Gas sectors.
This position is part of the Finance team, based in our Cramlington Hose Manufacturing facility.WHAT TO EXPECTAs an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individual to join our European team.
Working full-time from our Cramlington facility, The Cost Accountant will primarily report to the UK Financial Controller.
A key member of the Finance team responsible for preparing, developing and applying findings for financial analysis to support decision making across the business.Key responsibilities: Lead monthly management accounts submission to Europe/Gates Corporate within strict deadlines.Manage forecast/budget process for Gates E&S UK entities.Provide finance business partnering to functional areas and management team, offering proactive information and insight for better decision-making.Act as deputy for UK Financial Controller when unavailable.Produce weekly/monthly operational performance reports, conducting variance analysis and providing commentaries.Oversee overhead reporting, including budgets, forecasts, actuals, month-end accruals, and prepayments.Maintain manual Fixed Asset Register, perform depreciation calculations, and support CAPEX proposals.Complete Balance Sheet Reconciliations, address reconciling items, and identify risks/opportunities with sufficient evidence for audit purposes.Maintain, review, and ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley risk control matrices.ABOUT YOURequired Experience:Fully qualified CIMA/ACCAMinimum 3 years manufacturing experience.
Required Skills:Excellent analytical and complex problem-solving skills, with a full understanding of both company policies on internal control and statutory legislation.
Strong working knowledge of ERP/Manufacturing systems.
Self-motivation and drive to make continuous improvement in the role.Experience of HFM preferable.WHY GATES?Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE.
While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science.
We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.
WORK ENVIRONMENTGates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees.
Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.GDPR: Gates are committed to protecting your private data.
Please see below the link to our Job Applicants Privacy Statement which we would ask you to read in full.
By applying for this position, you confirm that you have read, understood and accept this policy.https://www.gates.com/us/en/knowledge-center/resource-library/policies-and-statements/gates-job-applicants-privacy-statement.html Please send your current CV and evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK with Indefinite Leave to Remain.
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