Finance Assistant
Chelmsford
£ 28000 - 31000/annum plus enhanced benefits package
Exciting opportunity to join this innovative food manufacturing business! This is an analytical role which supports the Head of Operations Finance in providing meaningful and accurate reporting to the Operations and Supply Chain functions.
The role
* Produce weekly management reports to assist the Engineering and Technical managers to keep track of their spend
* Complete the weekly KPI tracker used by the SLT to monitor business performance
* Support the Head of Operations finance in the periodic Management Accounts and S&OP process
* Support the Head of Operations finance in the annual Budget process
* Maintenance and integrity of product costs on SAP and associated bills of material,
* Development of processes and SAP reporting and controls
* SAP training for all new starters
* Completion of monthly balance sheet recs
You:
* Proven Financial acumen and interest in the sector
* Good communication skills and ability to work with non-financial colleagues
* Strong attention to detail and a curious nature
* Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise
* The ability to work as part of cross functional teams and to build strong working relationships
* Able to work in a high pressured environment and meet strict deadlines
* Desire and readiness to acquire new knowledge and develop new skills
* Good working knowledge and usage of SAP (or equivalent ERP)
* Good working knowledge of MS Office, especially Microsoft Exce...