Operations Finance Manager London, England
Job description
ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, Portugal. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle’s® and Sidul®.
As a Finance Manager you will be responsible for Supply Chain of a major European Food Manufacturing business.
To be the financial “go-to” business partner for European Supply Chain (€20m+ cost base)- To monitor and control raw material and finished goods inventories (€50m+ balance sheet value)
- To manage and control month-end financial close for Supply Chain and Inventory
- To lead performance improvement projects, focused on inventory scrappages and other waste
- To develop and manage one direct report
- In the medium-term opportunities would likely arise to broaden experience in other areas of finance, for example Commercial Finance, FP&A or Financial Reporting, as interest/opportunity dictates
- Employees at this level have previously been sponsored to complete certifications in Lean Six Sigma, Anaplan (Business Planning software) and for top performers, MBAs
What will you be doing?
- To perform month-end, quarterly and annual financial close for Supply Chain and Inventory, including production of relevant reports, posting of journals and creation of commentary/analysis of cost centre performance
- To provide robust, challenging analysis of Supply Chain cost base. To be able to analyse and interpret variances whilst driving improvements in partnership with respective department heads
- To build relationships and work with appropriate cross functional teams e.g. Raw Sugar Discharging, Raw Sugar Warehousing, Finished Goods Warehousing, Distribution, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management
- To support Supply Chain / Operational Teams to ensure that queries/issues are resolved efficiently and effectively
- To produce PowerPoint presentations (including quarterly ExCo reporting) which have coherent and powerful messages and to present these to senior executives, as necessary
- To be a subject matter expert in SAP inventory and supply chain data and be fully conversant with SAP data mining
- To own the end-to-end annual Supply Chain budgeting process and to deliver a fully reviewed, and signed off budget
- To manage and promote use of system reporting tools (e.g. Anaplan) and project manage improvements to them
- To organise and manage periodic physical inventory counts
- To deal with queries from our external auditors
- To own and improve all relating financial controls for responsible areas
What are we looking for?
3 years PQE+ in an Advisory role such as Transaction Services, Restructuring, Corporate Finance or relevant industry experience in Operational/Commercial Finance or FP&A- Commodities, FMCG or Food Manufacturing sector experience, with responsibility for Inventory and Supply Chain
- Chartered Accountancy or similar qualification and training with a major global accountancy or consultancy firm
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Bachelor's degree (minimum 2:1)
- Technical background preferred (e.g. Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Maths
- Excellent business partnering skills, able to engage and influence cross functional stakeholders.
- Demonstrable experience of leading projects to reduce/eliminate waste and drive bottom line financial performance.
- Strong to advanced experience of SAP or similar accounting software
- Strong to advanced Excel skills
- Experience of collaborating with external auditors
Training – People development is one of our company’s core cultural pillars. This is an ideal role for an ambitious and motivated individual looking to develop the next stage of their career. We will support you by providing the tools to identify and pursue your own personal development plan. Sponsorship to complete certifications such as Lean Six Sigma, Anaplan (Business Planning Software) and other, advanced level degrees and qualifications. We want you to achieve your full potential!
What can Tate & Lyle offer you
Our Reward philosophy at ASR Group is through merit-based pay which enables us to recognize your personal contribution and encourages your development and advancement.
We are proud of the suite of benefits we offer and there’s more to share with you as you go through our recruitment process!
26 days annual holiday plus bank holidays- 9% Company Contributed Pension Scheme (when you contribute a minimum of 3%)
- 3 Volunteering/ Charity Days per year
- Life Assurance Scheme and Income protection scheme
- Discretionary Annual Bonus
- Family Friendly Policies
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
At Tate & Lyle Sugars, the group's values are the cornerstone of our success.
Leadership - our goal is to be the leader in every arena in which we compete. Teamwork - our strength is magnified when we work together. Integrity - honesty and trust are the foundation of our success.Service - we know that the people and communities in which we operate are crucial partners to our success. Sustainability - the member companies of ASR Group are committed to sustainable agricultural and business practices.
