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We are looking for a Stock & Costing Manager to cover maternity leave within the team. You will be based at our Pembridge site in Herefordshire, with hybrid working available following an initial training period. This is a full time role working 39 hours per week, Monday - Friday, on a fixed term basis for up to 18-months. You will ensure that Costing & Stock processes are adhered to, and that materials are costed with accuracy. You will provide analysis that supports business decisions using Costing & Stock information, and drive efficiencies within the Costing & Stock department, while developing the team to their maximum potential.
Job Responsibility:
Review Pembridge, Basildon, Selby & Glossop site variances weekly to ensure the accuracy of the data and understand where significant variances can be addressed
Challenge the operations teams to improve their Stock & Costing KPIs and ensure that standard costs are an accurate reflection of cost to manufacture
Ensure all PI checks for the 4 sites are carried out each month and review the results in conjunction with the Stock Accountant
Manage and Develop the UK Costing & Stock Team to ensure they are provided with a good level of support and the right skills to be a World Class Costing Function
Complete regular appraisals with the Costing & Stock team members, including setting and reviewing clear objectives
Ensure there is strong financial control around the Engineering Spares in PEMAC, including regular spare parts counts and valuations are accurate
Perform the monthly cost roll up for all materials across the 4 sites, liaising with purchasing for latest costs, and commercial to confirm and explain cost price movements
Update labour and energy rates based on latest costs and production volumes
Ensure that stock management practices are best practice across the 4 sites, and assist the stock analyst to improve stock management processes and stock analysis
Support the business’ Working Capital reduction targets through stock management, while balancing the needs of the operational and commercial teams
Maintain the CMS system, ensuring that changes are appropriately requested, recorded, authorised and audited
Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset to seek out process efficiencies
Complete daily IPR/PCC submissions in conjunction with the Compliance Accountant
Provide commentary at month end for Manufacturing Variances
Ensure complete compliance with the authority matrix and the Group Accounting Manual
Complete the following monthly Comshare schedules: KPI Variance Analysis, Operations and Stock
Assist with the Internal and External audits, providing information to auditors that they request
Requirements:
An accounting qualification such as AAT, ACCA, CIMA and/or bachelor’s degree, or working towards
Experience working as a Stock & Costing accountant or similar role
Demonstrate ongoing professional development
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Experienced in the use of SAP or another Accounting system
Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills including MS Word and Excel
Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset
Experience managing or supervising a team of employees