Requisition ID: 54807 Position Type: FT Permanent Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite About the role The plant controller is responsible for all day to day operations in the finance department, overseeing supply chain operations and managing production planning.
You will be joining a small Padiham team who will support your role to their fullest.
The role & responsibilities that fall within the role are ever changing due to the fast nature of the business, you will be required to grow & evolve as the business sees fit for the site.
What will I be doing?
Month-end closing activities, such as: account reconciliation, journal entry preparation and management reporting.
Year-end closing reporting such as: management reporting, audit compliance & performance analysis.
Highlight financial risks/opportunities to the plant manager along with weekly updates to the business.
Completion and delivery of divisional forecasts, budgets and cost reviews.
Weekly, fortnightly & monthly.
Monitor & report all site KPI's to the business & SLT.
Act as Business Advisor and Controller of all site related Costs.
Analyse & report sales performance & site productivity.
Tracking customer contracts & rebate schedules.
Pricing, working with the central commercial team to overcome and foresee potential pricing issues.
Lead & Oversee all capital investment projects relevant to site.
Report & Sign off on the yearly budget.
Lead the supply chain network from end-to-end - from inbound materials to meeting customers delivery expectations.
What do I need to be successful?
In Kerry we understand that people have very different career trajectories and experiences.
In order to be successful in this role we would be looking for the right competencies and aptitudes as well as your proven track record of success in a similar role and environment.
These include: Relevant Finance/Accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience.
Experience or understanding of manufacturing (e.g., familiarity with production workflows, cost allocation in manufacturing, inventory management in a factory setting).
Ability and willingness to spend time on production floor; learn and understand manufacturing processes and products, fundamental understanding on plant and product costs.
Experienced in working with staff at all levels and working in a team-based office environment.
Skilled in Microsoft Excel.
Proficient in SAP would be preferable.
Good presentation and written communication skills.
What will I get in return?
Opportunity for career development with a Global, multifaceted business.
Matched pension scheme to up to 10%.
25 days annual leave, plus relevant bank holidays.
Access to an employee assistance program and employee benefit platform.
Free parking.
About Kerry Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries.
Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world.
Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition.
A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.
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Recruiter: #LI-ND1 Posting Type: LI