Within the financial department and reporting to the FP&A Manager, your responsibility will be two-fold: to be the business partner of the Purchasing and Production department, and to provide visibility to the Company’s management on industrial activity. In this context, your mission will be varied:

• Implementing and monitoring of industrial performance
• Ensuring timely communication of results; assist in the implementation of a monthly close processes
• Budget construction and forecast;
• Providing management and financial tools to operational staff
• Providing analysis and actionable feedback on inventory and manufacturing variances as well as obsolescence
• Calculating and setting standard costs and perform cost analysis
• Identifying opportunities for operational improvements and follow-up on corrective action plans
• Participating in projects launched by the group (SAP ERP implementation; SOX; automation of reporting, etc.)
• Participating in investment projects and build financial business cases (production increase)
• Continuous improvement
• This description takes into account the main tasks but is not exhaustive.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Graduated in corporate finance or accounting (Master’s degree), with some prior experience in a manufacturing environment;
• Self-motivated, ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment;
• Quick IT learner and proficient user of Excel who can get up to speed quickly;
• Ability to manage complex situations and understand the expectations of each of your interlocutors;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with department leaders and managers;
• Solid knowledge of management and cost accounting principles;
• Track record of implementing improvement processes;
• Fluent in English.