Operations Finance Analyst
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Job Title: Operations Finance Analyst
Location: We are seeking an Operations Finance Analyst to join our Finance team here at ROCKWOOL UK. This position is based at our offices in Pencoed Bridgend.
Ready to help build a better future for generations to come
In an everchanging fast paced world we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly. At ROCKWOOL we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions.
Join us and make a difference!
Your Future Team:
Reporting into the Head of Business Controlling This role will play a crucial part in managing the financial aspects of our production processes. You will be responsible for analysing manufacturing costs providing insightful reports and ensuring accuracy of our inventory and cost accounting system.
What you will be doing:
- Developing maintaining and analysing standard costs tracking variances between standard and actual production costs and prepare detailed variance analysis reports
- Overseeing the accurate valuation of raw materials workinprogress and finished goods inventories managing cycle counts and physical inventory processes and reconcile inventory balances
- Analysing production costs including direct labour direct materials and overheads to identify trends inefficiencies and opportunities for cost improvements
- Assisting in the preparation of monthly quarterly and annual financial information to trial balance ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant accounting standards
- Participating in the development of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for manufacturing costs and operational expenses
- Supporting the monthend closing process by preparing journal entries reconciling accounts and analysing inventory and cost of goods sold
- Assisting in the implementation and maintenance of internal controls related to inventory and costaccounting processes
- Providing necessary information and support for internal and external audits
- Identifying and recommending opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements within the manufacturing operations
- Tracking and monitoring capital projects from initiation to completion ensuring costs are accurately recorded and allocated
- Participating in the upcoming ERP system upgrade to ensure business requirements are effectively integrated
What you bring:
- Bachelors degree in accounting finance or related field
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in excel or other data analysis tools
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex financial information to nonfinancial stakeholders
- Detailedoriented with a focus on accuracy
- Proven experience as a manufacturing accountant or similar analytical role
- Strong understanding of cost accounting principles inventory valuation methods and manufacturing processes
What we offer:
- Competitive Salary
- 30 days annual leave Bank Holidays
- Company Pension Scheme (Aviva)
- Westfield Health Cashback Scheme
- Life Assurance 4x annual salary
- Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme
Who we are:
We are the world leader in stone wool solutions. Founded in 1937 in Denmark we transform volcanic rock into safe sustainable products that help people and communities thrive. We are a global company with more than 12000 employees located in 40 countries with 51 manufacturing facilities all focused on one common purpose to release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living.
Sustainability is central to our business strategy. ROCKWOOL was one of the first companies to commit to actively contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework and are actively committed to 11 SDGs including SDG 14 Life Below Water. Through our partnership with the One Ocean Foundation and in connection with our sponsorship of the Denmark SailGP team we will help raise awareness around ocean health challenges in an effort to accelerate solutions to protect it.
Diverse and Inclusive Culture:
We want our people to feel valued respected included and heard. We employ 79 different nationalities worldwide and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees promote diversity and work against all forms of discrimination among ROCKWOOL employees.
At ROCKWOOL you will experience a friendly team environment. Our culture is very important to us. In fact we refer to our culture as The ROCKWOOL Way. This is the foundation in which we operate and is based upon our values of ambition responsibility integrity and efficiency.
Interested
Would you also be proud to enrich society like we do Click on the apply button above to join us improving modern living conditions for millions of people worldwide.
Closing Date: 15th June 2025
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
