FP&A Management Accountant - Darwen

Fixed Term Contract - 12 months

Reporting to the FP&A Finance Controller, you will use your great technical knowledge, attention to detail and problem solving skills to provide information, analysis, reports & support to colleagues. Using your insight you will directly influence commercial business decisions taken by senior management, so your approach and financial information must be robust. Alongside a commitment to developing your career, you will have a strong work ethic to support a highly focused team in a fast paced environment.

Job Description

Here are some of responsibilities of your role………

Producing relevant, meaningful & accurate commercial & management information / analysis with a clear and concise presentation of reports to enable effective decision making

Monthly Reporting on Sales & Margin, Overheads & Balance Sheet

Attendance at Month End review meetings

Direct involvement in production, consolidation, reporting & analysis of the periodic forecasts for Sales and Overheads

Support business decisions and new business cases by developing tools to improve sales and profitability forecasting and planning.

Driving process standardisation

Reviewing, collating and reporting of commercial overheads, challenging any key variances

Ad Hoc reports and analysis as and when required.

Qualifications

Willingness to challenge the status quo

Experience of working in industry, particularly in a manufacturing/retail environment.

An in-depth understanding of business operations; possess a keen eye for detail

Prioritise and manage multiple tasks/projects using effective time management skills

Strong analytical skills and ability to focus on relevant detail, without losing track of the bigger picture

Excellent communication skills and ability to build/maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at various levels across the business

Uses initiative to find solutions and approaches problems with curiosity and open mindedness

Previous experience in a management accounting type role is essential

Be a strong team player and a self-starter

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, specifically pivot tables, formulas, V- and H- lookups, IF statements

Newly Qualified / Finalist (ACCA/ACMA)

Department

The Finance team for the UK is made up of around 30 people based in Darwen, Lancashire. Crown Paints have been manufacturing for over 200 years, with over 60 years proudly holding the Royal Warrant. However, what really sets Crown apart is the support we provide for cultural, humanitarian and scientific causes across the world through our ownership structure.

What we offer

We offer an attractive reward package that includes:

A company culture that is inclusive, warm, welcoming, driven, and allows everyone to show up as themselves every single day without judgement

28 days basic annual leave each year (plus 8 bank holidays)

A variety of discounts / vouchers on products that Crown supply

Opportunities for training and career development

A generous pension plan where the Company will match, and even double your contribution

Multiple other benefits relating to your health and wellbeing

More about Crown Paints & Hempel

Crown Paints have been manufacturing paint for longer than most, over 200 years in fact, with over 60 years proudly holding the Royal Warrant. It’s fair to say that we know our craft; however, what really sets Crown apart is the support we provide for cultural, humanitarian and scientific causes across the world.

Alongside our owners, The Hempel Foundation, we place a special focus on education for children in need, and are proud to support the education of over 55,000 children across 22 projects worldwide. You can therefore guarantee here at Crown – It’s not just paint. It’s personal!

We are committed to promoting a workplace that values unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Creating an inclusive environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work is crucial for our success in shaping a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions.

We recognize that our journey must be persistent. We are dedicated to continually developing and improving our efforts and have a variety of programs and initiatives such as a global 16 weeks paid parental leave policy from day one, Inclusive Leadership Training, a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council, an internal Women’s Network, and mandatory Anti-Harassment Training. This is not a complete list, but essential in ensuring that every employee feels the responsibility of protecting our inclusive culture by treating each other with respect.

Application and further information

To apply for this position, please submit your application letter with a CV in English via our recruitment system by clicking the link ‘Apply for position’ at the top-right corner