Assistant Industrial Finance Controller

We are currently seeking an interim Assistant Industrial Finance Controller to work with our global FMCG client, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.
The position is based in Port Sunlight Factories, Wirral easily accessible by train and car. This is a full-time temporary role to run for 12 months with the possibility to turn permanent, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying between £37,200 - £46,500 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.
The successful candidate would be expected to work from the office in Port Sunlight 4 days per week and 1 day working from home (likely to be a Friday).

ABOUT UL

UL is one of the world`s largest Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) businesses, with interest across Personal Care, Homecare, Refreshment and Foods product categories. We reach 2 billion consumers a day. It has 161,000 employees. We make products that people love - and that make a difference. Nutritious foods. Household care essentials. Indulgent ice creams. Refreshing teas. Luxurious shampoos. Affordable, disease-combating soaps... and many more. In fact, we make around 400 much-loved brands including global brands such as Knorr & Dove, but also local brand such as Calvé (the Netherlands) and Suave (the Americas) and of course our products of the Vegetarian Butcher. Shoppers buy them in more than 190 countries. That means you'll find at least one of our products in seven out of ten households on the planet. And we want every one of those products to make a positive impact on the lives of the people who buy them.
We want our business to flourish, and we know that our success depends on others flourishing around us. That's why our purpose is to make sustainable living commonplace, and why sustainable, long-term growth is at the heart of our business model.

JOB PURPOSE

Performance, Reporting and Controlling activities in UL Port Sunlight site, and acting as reliable and trustful business partner to the Supply Chain Factory organization.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE?

• Contribute to driving the financial performance of the site together with the leadership team and through UMS (UL Manufacturing System)
• Lead annual business planning process, forecasts, and actual reporting.
• Lead for cost improvement/restructuring / capex / sourcing projects, challenge, calculate sensitivities and build business cases.
• Provide financial expertise and challenge on ad hoc projects.
• Provide leadership and vision for process improvement and automation opportunities in Finance and Performance Management.
• Lead/Monitor all Cost Controlling activities (Month-End Close, Fixed Assets, Costing) performed by colleagues in Supply Chain Financial Services (SCFS)
• Liaise with SCFS to ensure the complete and timely running of the ABC model and generation of overhead allocation to products.
• Provide analysis of the output transfer prices, detailing reasons for movements.
• Maintain a robust forecasting system in operation and assure budget holders are involved.
• Play a vital role in the finance community within the EU supply chain, developing relationships to drive performance improvements in the site and sharing best practices with colleagues.
• Play an active role in driving change and continuous improvement in the business and within finance; identify areas that require improvement

What You'll Need To Succeed

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent certifications in Accounting, Finance or related fields
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience with strong Leadership skills
• Prior work experience in Supply Chain Finance is strongly preferred; Consumer Product Goods (CPG) preferred
• Microsoft Office required; Advanced Excel required
• SAP experience required
• Business partnering experience with clear, focused, and sound financial assessment and guidance (strategic insights, risks, and opportunities)
• Leading efficient and effective budgeting and forecasting activities (complex and time-sensitive, cycle-driven and continuous forward look approaches)
• Providing incisive and persuasive management performance reporting and analysis solutions across multiple organizational dimensions
• Developing strong personal and team relationships across a multitude of business stakeholders