Financial Analyst - Manufacturing

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Financial Analyst - Manufacturing

Apply locations United Kingdom -Northfleet United Kingdom- Flexible Location - South East England time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id 868793 Financial Analyst - Manufacturing

Job Description

Location: Northfleet Mill (Hybrid)

Reporting line: CFO UK & Ireland

What is it like to work at Kimberly-Clark?

Huggies. Kleenex. Andrex. Scott. Kotex. Poise. Depend. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, 25% of people in the world use Kimberly-Clark products every day.

The identity of each and every one of our employees makes us who we are and makes our global company of over 40,000-plus employees stronger because of it. We are in the business of providing better care for a better world, for everyone, everywhere. At Kimberly-Clark treating individuals with respect is the way we do business and the way we lead our industry and our world. We’re building an organisation that looks and thinks like our customers around the world and are searching for talented people with different perspectives and varied backgrounds. People like you. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark ; you just need to join us!

Who wouldn’t want to be a part of this?

To deliver insight and analysis to the mill management team and UK and EMEA finance teams to drive delivery of operational and financial targets.

To provide on-site day-to-day co-ordination of, and adherence, to the mill Internal Control plan and procedures.

If you’re looking for challenges that are as wide and deep as your skills and interests, you’ve found your opportunity. Come expand and explore in the directions your talents lead you. We couldn’t be the thriving organization we are without resourceful problem-solvers like you.

What will you be doing?

Cost Analysis:

· Provide timely and accurate cost analysis, sound financial advice and counsel to mill management to assist in minimizing manufacturing costs and meeting mill objectives

· Co-ordinate the identification, evaluation & delivery of the mill cost saving program

· Work with the Central Accounting Team and Mill operations team to investigate results, understand performance and communicate outcomes to the Mill Management Team.

Forecasts

· Lead the preparation of in-month cost outlooks and quarterly forecasts for mill financial performance by working closely with mill personnel

· Work with the operations, R&E, and Central Accounting teams to provide timely and accurate grade cost forecasts for new products or significant specification changes.

Capital Investment Analysis:

· Assist in the preparation and control of the overall Capital Project authorisation and spending budget.

· Provide relevant financial advice and analysis of project requests and post-completion performance reports utilizing the capital investment tool.

· Assist in the preparation of appropriation documents to ensure that such requests identify the business justification as well as the technical proposal.

Internal Control

· Ensure application of established corporate financial controls within the mill finance area of responsibility by the effective implementation and maintenance of financial policies and instructions.

· Develop and perform agreed routine controls relating to the mill Internal Control environment (e.g. ALF changes, payroll, annual inventory count)

· Approve site internal control procedures / changes and co-ordinate update of control logs.

Training for non-finance team members:

· Design and delivery of training programs to improve the financial awareness of the mill team to better understand the financial consequences of operational activities.

· Design and deliver SAP system training to increase the ability of the mill team to extract important data in real-time and improve mill cost control.

What we are looking for?

· P art or newly qualified in a recognized accounting qualification.

· Pr oven relevant experience, preferably within manufacturing / SAP environment, with knowledge and experience of internal control activities.

· Financial and business acumen, analytical thinking / problem solving; proactive drive for results and passion to win, ability to work in teams, clear and concise communication.

Looking to advance? Our Structured Career Path can help you get there!

When you succeed, we succeed. And so to help advance your career, we offer a tailored career advancement plan to align with your goals. You’ll gain training, mentoring and more to strengthen every facet of your skills. We offer these “perks” to our diverse staff because we want you to stay and grow with us. We’re committed to bringing diversity all the way to the top.

Total Benefits

We offer competitive pay and benefits to employees and reward excellence and performance. Our belief in promoting a healthy work-life balance drives us to support our employees’ total well-being, offering comprehensive benefits not limited to gym memberships, private medical insurance, dental cover, employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, critical illness cover, travel insurance and a market leading defined contribution pension scheme.

Certain benefits, such as flexible work schedules and parental leave, can be tailored to meet specific individual needs, giving our employees the flexibility to manage their commitments inside and outside of work. We are proud to be rated as a top 100 workplace for working mothers for two years in a row.

To Be Considered

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will then review your application and follow up with you if you seem like a great fit for this role 

And finally, the small print….
 

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this role. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Kimberly-Clark is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

KC is a sponsor of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation Good Recruitment Campaign

Primary Location

United Kingdom -Northfleet

Additional Locations

No K-C Work Site UK South East

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

About Us

Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people's most essential needs, we're working to find new ways to make a positive impact on the world we share. Kimberly-Clark and its trusted brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Neve, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries by helping individuals experience more of what's important to them. We use sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, build stronger communities, and ensure our business thrives for decades to come. To learn more about the company's 150-year history of innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com.