Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Management Accountants, fostering a culture of continuous learning and high performance
Set clear performance objectives, conduct regular performance reviews, and provide constructive feedback.
Identify training needs and opportunities for career advancement within the team.
Prepare and present monthly financial results to plant management and divisional controlling team.
Perform comprehensive variance analysis for actuals versus budget/forecast, identifying key drivers and providing actionable insights.
Lead the development and coordination of short-term (e.g., monthly, quarterly) and long-term (e.g., annual operating plan) operational and financial forecasts.
Prepare clear, concise, and compelling presentations of forecasts to plant leadership, divisional controlling, and executive management, highlighting key assumptions and potential impacts.
Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, cost-benefit studies, profitability analysis by product/line/customer, and capital expenditure evaluations.
Contribute to the annual strategic planning process by providing financial modelling, scenario planning, and long-range financial projections.
Proactively identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency gains, and profit enhancement across all plant operations (e.g., production, logistics, overhead).
Foster a proactive and collaborative relationship between finance and operations, ensuring financial insights are integrated into daily decision-making