Head of Operational Accounting

Location Scunthorpe

Salary £60-70,000

Sector Accountancy & Finance

Job Type Permanent

Hours Full Time

Date Listed 30/03/2020

Reference BF/HQ16216

Head of Operational Accounting - Scunthorpe – £60,000 - £70,000 per annum plus benefits

Chase & Holland are excited to be working exclusively with a fantastic manufacturing business as they look to strengthen their senior finance and management team. This is an great opportunity to play a critical role in driving positive change and managing the major investment to make a real impact in the companies future. You will lead the management and cost accounting for large scale operations and inventory planning.

Ideal for a candidate, heavily experienced in a large, multi-entity manufacturing environment who is looking to take their next step in a progressive and exciting business.

Head of Operational Accounting responsibilities will include:

  • Management of UK Cost and Management Accounting teams with responsibility for overseeing and consolidating the reporting for multiple large manufacturing sites
  • Business Partner to Chief Operating Officer
  • Implement standardised cost accounting and performance measures across UK manufacturing assets
  • Development of accounting and reporting systems and processes to support daily reporting lines
  • Drive business performance through maximising assets and cost control initiatives
  • Capex appraisal and reporting to support large, exciting investment plan

Required skills and experience:

  • A qualified and highly experienced Senior Finance Manager (CIMA or ACCA Qualified)
  • Strong management and cost accounting knowledge
  • Highly experienced in large company, manufacturing environment
  • Strong team management and motivation skills
  • Experienced in various ERP accounting systems along with excellent Excel skills
  • Strong communicator with both financial and non-financial individuals
  • Ability to play a key role in the senior management team and passion to drive positive change
  • Continuous improvement mentality, identifying and implementing improvements

In return you will receive:

A competitive salary of up to £70,000 per annum plus generous benefits package. A great opportunity to join a reputable business at an exciting time of development and growth.

If you are interested in finding out about this exciting Head of Operational Accounting opportunity, please click ‘apply now’.

Chase & Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in finance, supply chain, HR, IT and office support recruitment and comfortably service Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire.

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