Danone Infant Nutrition Macroom Ltd is a division of the Danone Group with the overall Group employing 100,000 talents in over 60 countries worldwide. Macroom Supply Point is a strategic spray drying factory within the division, being a major supplier of infant formula to other plants within the network.

The role is to be responsible for the control, reporting, forecasting and animation of the overhead and operational cost for the Macroom Supply point. Acting as business partner to the Production, Supply Chain and Quality departments as well as the plant leadership team, you will help to increase the understanding and awareness of the factories spend, forecast accurately and identify any potential cost saving / productivity opportunities.

Fixed Asset management involving close liaison with Engineering Dept re capitalisation and asset tagging process. 

Finally, this role will support the performance team in validation of savings identified projects related to the overhead and operational spend

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation and review of month end accounts for all overhead and operational cost lines in the P&L, including accrual journal preparation, monthly cost review vs forecast and animation and explanation to Head of Finance, Business Services and the Central Finance Operations teams.
• Produce and circulate monthly overhead and operation cost reports to all departments and review them with the various departments understanding variances and identification & implementation of improvements.
• Input into rolling forecast process for overhead and operational spend with clear visibility and understanding of cost forecast, including risk and opps.
• Key Balance Sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis and forecasting of same.
• Provide efficient and accurate monthly Group reporting in required format.

• Cashflow forecasting & reporting.
• Cross Charging relevant spend where required.

• Key contact for Business Services finance compliance teams.
• Ad hoc analysis and requests.

Deliverables and KPIs:

• Variance analysis of Actuals v Forecast & Prior Year of P&L and Cashflow
• Production of timely, accurate and effective overhead and operational spend reports for budget holders.
• Comply to Group reporting timescales for reporting and analysis.
• Close collaboration with the Materials and Logistics Controller.
• Provide meaningful analysis for decision making within Production, Engineering, Supply Chain Depts. 

Expeirence:

• Qualified accountant- ACCA, ACA, CIMA or CPA qualified.
• Minimum of 5 years’ PQE.
• SAP Experience an advantage
• Must be numerate, analytical and have good oral & written communication skills
• Have hands on experience of modern integrated ERP systems & proficient in the use of excel 
• Ability to work on own initiative and within cross functional groups

We have a range of flexible benefits and excellent rewards.

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