Finance Business Partner

Job description

Position Title

Finance Business Partner

Mission and Main Objectives

·  From April 2018 Nissan will be selling the global battery business, including the plant based at its Sunderland site.
·  The new business, AESC UK, has a vacancy for a Controller in the Finance team.This is a great opportunity to help establish robust financial analysis, reporting and control in the new stand alone business.
·  The new business will have annual turnover of circa £250m pa
·  The role is to provide analysis and insight to battery plant financial performance, and to support operational management with relevant financial information to support decision making

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

·  Provision of accurate and timely financial information to the Plant Management Team to assist with key decision making
·  Provide comprehensive monthly performance reports covering all Manufacturing Costs
·  Support and challenge budget holders through use of detailed variance analysis and presentation of results, highlighting trends, areas of concern and agreeing actions for improvement
·  Support the monthly accounting close process including balance sheet reconciliation
·  Preparation of Business Planning and Forecasting information
·  Assistance in elements of product costing and price setting for 3 rd party customers
·  Liaise with European and Global control functions, and benchmarking costs between plants
·  Ensure accurate and up to date balance sheet accounts

Function

Finance

Type of Contract

Permanent

Site / Location of Position

United Kingdom - Sunderland

Legal Entity

(NMUK) Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd - Sunderland, UK

Part Time / Full Time

Full Time

Background & Experience

·  Qualified Accountant
·  Experience of operating in a manufacturing environment is essential
·  Experience of using SAP in a manufacturing environment is preferred
·  Confident communicator to all levels within the organisation
·  Strong analytical skills in evaluation of data
·  Energetic, flexible and committed to achieve tight deadlines
·  Well organised and able to prioritise workload
·  Excellent PC skills