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European Manufacturing Finance Manager

Worldwide Manufacturer

Brockworth, Gloucester

Permanent ⁄ £40000 - £47000

Updated June 21, 2008

The European Manufacturing network consists of 11 sites in 3 countries.

The role reports directly to the European Manufacturing Accounting Manager at Gloucester and involves managing a team of 4 people - the (EMCA) European Manufacturing Cost Accounting Team.
• Motivate and give direction to the EMCA team improving the service level provided to the sites and businesses
• Invista European sites use a customised version of SAP material ledger to maintain balanced financial stock ledgers for finished product. One role of the EMCA team is to run and control this process, coordinating data feeds from the sites and ensuring that the output of production costs, inventory valuation and cost of goods sold are correct.
• Work towards reducing the month end closing cycle and participate in a wider project to improve month end closing to world class.
• A significant value of inventory is held throughout Europe in a complex network which includes different products, multiple locations and package types.
• Ensure that Inventory Management is in compliance with accounting best practice and US GAAP guidance by liaising with the businesses and sites to confirm that critical controls are carried out e.g. Physical checking, LCM and stock ageing reviews.
• Develop manufacturing cost analytical tools which focus on value adding measures.
• Develop Inventory Reporting tools to deliver value to the business through improved Working Capital control.
• Carry out business process reviews for inventory management and manufacturing cost to ensure that business processes and financial processes are aligned and optimised.
• Look for opportunities to standardize and simplify processes so that we can leverage knowledge and resources across sites developing the service centre concept.

Who we're looking for
You will be a qualified accountant with exposure to large, multinational, complex businesses. In addition, you will be able to work autonomously and be comfortable improving, implementing and developing business processes, systems and controls. As a proactive person, you will enjoy interacting with both financial and non financial colleagues as well as assisting with the month end close and supporting operational departments. The role involves significant interaction with other finance capabilities, functions and businesses. From time to time the role will require travel within the UK and internationally.

About our client
INVISTA is one of the world's largest integrated producers and marketers of premium fibres, resins and intermediates. INVISTA's products are used in the production of a diverse line of end products including apparel, carpet, bedding, airbags, seatbelts, luggage, diapers, and soft drink packaging. Their portfolio of recognisable consumer brands includes LYCRA , STAINMASTER and COOLMAX just to name a few. With employees located across six continents, they are committed to their customers' growth through market insights and technology innovations. You can learn more about INVISTA by visiting www.INVISTA.com.

INVISTA has set the goal of sustaining a world-class level of performance and we are looking for the right candidate with a high motivation and ambitious drive to join our European Finance team. INVISTA provides a progressive working environment coupled with a reputation for stability, organic growth and excellent career opportunities.

What's on offer
Up to £47,000 + Bonus + Pension + Healthcare

Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +44 (0) 1793 486 785. Job Ref: 12962392
Your application will be sent to Andrew James.