Plant Analyst

About the role

To provide analytical financial support to the Supply Chain & Operations in the Cramlington plant to ensure local finance and operational objectives are met and to support the Plant Controller in maintaining robust budgeting forecasting and reporting processes to maintain cost control.

Key Responsibilities

This is a on-site position with hybrid work arrangement possibility

• Provide analytical financial support and analysis for the Plant Productivity stream drive loss reporting investigate variances and assist with inventory management and capital reporting.
• Support the completion of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) process for Cramlington for MOE losses and SG&A as well as the delivery of quarterly forecasts.
• Complete month-end reporting processes including accounting for losses and inventory adjustments tracking savings managing manpower reporting and handling bonus accruals.
• Maintain strict financial controls ensuring SOX compliance as the Process Owner for Inventory Controls while monitoring and reporting cycle count accuracy.
• Support the Plant Controller in identifying and implementing process improvements in operations finance collaborating with the SSC/Accenture and supporting key BI and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications :

Required:

• Educated to degree level with a professional accountancy qualification (CIMA ICAEW).
• 1-3 years post-qualification experience in industry (preferably manufacturing) or a blue-chip accounting firm.
• Advanced user of Excel and Google Sheets with the ability to work in a fast-paced Finance environment within a multinational organisation.

Skills you need to succeed:

• Excellent communication time management and organisational skills with the ability to develop effective working relationships across the plant.
• Dynamic proactive detail-conscious and results-driven with a persuasive assertive and positive can do attitude.

Additional Information :

What we offer

Heres a glimpse of the great benefits you can expect:

• Health & Financial Security: Enjoy Health and Life Insurance a Cash Health Plan Pension and a Bonus. Benefits include a subsidized canteen access to a discount site free parking free electric charging points and free annual flu vaccinations and visual eye test vouchers.
• Time Off & Flexibility: Benefit from 25 vacation days plus statutory bank holidays Parental leave and family-friendly policies and flexible working arrangements.
• Well-being & Continuous Development: Access an Employee Assistance Program our comprehensive Wellbeing Policy and Development Discussions for career growth. Join our Active Sports & Social Club and enjoy annual summer and Christmas events.
• Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in volunteer activities to support Non-Profit Organizations.

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Why join Avery Dennison

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries and approximately 35000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future we strive to provide an open collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what its like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at . At Avery Dennison we work with the biggest brands in the FMCG apparel automotive and pharma industries. Our Cramlington location founded in 1969 is a collaborative and dynamic environment that supports our Materials Group - EMENA division and employs approximately 230 talented individuals. Key functions at this site include Manufacturing and Operations Quality Enterprise Lean Sigma Maintenance Research and Development HR Finance Marketing Customer Service EHS and IT offering diverse career paths and opportunities for growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status or any other protected status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability please contact us to request an accommodation at In the EMEA region we foster an inclusive culture through active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) like Elevate Unite and our Mental Health group. Please visit our DE&I page to learn more about our Diversity Equity & Inclusion approach.

Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range and in some circumstances may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to a candidates relevant skills experience education and training and location as well as the job scope and complexity responsibilities and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time