Finance Operations Manager

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Finance Manager (Operations) - (UK, Hybrid)

Location: Warrington Plant/Hybrid

Purpose:

This position is key within the Controllership organization. It will have primary Controllership responsibility for the European (EU) Industrial Manufacturing Operation located in Warrington, United Kingdom.

Reporting to the EU Controller and Finance Director (FD) Industrial Operations combined with strong links to the FD FP&A and the Plant Manager. The individual will be responsible for ensuring the Manufacturing Plant operates in an effective control environment, mitigating the risk of financial misstatement, financial irregularity, and fraud.

The Job (responsibilities):

• Analysis and reporting of Plant fixed costs
• Analysis and reporting of headcount
• Analysis and reporting of Plant variable costs
• Maintaining/improving distribution volume and costs model
• Business partnering the Plant Manager, continuously challenging/supporting initiatives
• Fixed asset management, supporting the capitalization processes and audits
• Support the preparation of business plans, budget and forecasts
• Portfolio Rationalization 80:20 Analytics (supported cross-function)
• Maintain various Scorecards / KPI indicators
• Financial Statement Close & Reporting
• ROI Assessment for all aspects of Operations
• Inventory Analytics, Reporting & Development in coordination with S&OP
• Working Capital Review & Assessment
• Support non-production overhead analytics & Assessment: IT, Engineering (SGA)
• Ad hoc Projects
• Meet reporting deadlines ensuring the highest standards of data integrity are maintained

The Person (requirements):

• Degree in Finance or Accounting with relevant qualification and industry experience looking to take the next step in your career
• Knowledge of US GAAP preferable, with progressive experience and responsibility in manufacturing finance
• Strong system and transactional accounting experience
• Proficient skills in a wide variety of IT applications such as Excel, SAP, Other Databases
• Strong communications skills and an eagerness to get involved across the team
• Strong comprehension of various risk and control frameworks, alongside a drive and ambition to take on responsibility in a successful and growing organization

We offer:

• Ambitious and motivating challenges
• Regular working hours (Monday to Friday)
• Competitive benefits package including contributory pension scheme, private health insurance.
• Work with a diverse team with varying backgrounds

And More:

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our Lean Academy, Coursera® and online university.
• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

STANLEY® Engineered Fastening is the global leader in precision fastening and assembly solutions, with a history spanning nearly 100 years. Our portfolio features industry-leading brands such as Avdel®, Integra™, Nelson®, Optia®, POP®, and Tucker®. We empower engineers in Automotive, Aerospace, and Industrial sectors with innovative products that ensure efficiency, reliability, and quality in manufacturing processes. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of innovation and creativity. Our skilled team develops, manufactures, and distributes cutting-edge fastening and joining solutions to meet modern engineering and manufacturing challenges. Join us and be part of a company at the forefront of technological evolution, delivering solutions that shape the future of the fastening industry.