ABOUT OUR OPPORTUNITY

Reporting directly into the Business Controller the successful candidate will take a lead role managing all of the financials for the Olefins & Ethanol manufacturing plants. The role will also have accountability for the O&P UK 17-week cash forecast process along with all working capital analysis. The successful candidate will also have people management accountabilities along with playing an important role in the annual external audit, fixed asset impairment and going concern review.

Key accountabilities

Financial and Management Information for Decisions e.g. produce high quality, relevant management reporting information and KPI understanding.
Strategic and Operational Financial Planning – Lead the annual planning of the budget and 5-year strategic plan process to ensure the production of an accurate annual plan that has been clearly explained and analysed.
Forecasting – Lead financial forecast and provide the Business Manager with the latest view on the predicted results for the year and/or next 3 months for EBITDA, Cash and Working Capital % of Turnover.
Develop a robust control environment by proactively identifying financial and business control issues, implementing internal control processes, reviewing compliance with such processes and the O&P UK delegation of authority.
Develop and maintain an approach of continuous improvement to financial management and business process issues to ensure maximum value is added to business decision-making processes.
Work with and support the Business Manager by analysing and interpreting financial information. Influence decision making by providing recommendations and ad-hoc support to deliver business targets.
Lead the monthly inventory valuation exercise for O&P UK. Periodically review the methodology to ensure the process adheres to accounting standards and INEOS Group accounting policies.
Prepare the monthly cash flow report and supporting analysis to ensure results have been clearly analysed and explained. Provide insightful commentary to help the Business Controller explain the main drivers of cash flow in the business.
Via a direct report, prepare a rolling 3-month working capital forecast for O&P UK and identify opportunities to improve the process and increase understanding of the forecast.
Ensure all major and strategic capital and commercial investments are appraised in an effective manor through the creation and maintenance of major business case financial modelling.

Special features

Periods of inconvenience at month-end, year-end and budget planning time to meet INEOS Group deadlines.
Must be able to work under pressure and react to quick and changing deadlines.
The role has a strong dotted-line relationship to the Olefins & Ethanol Business Manager with particular emphasis on business partnering by being the first point of call for all financial issues within the business area.
The role has three direct reports and therefore includes people management responsibilities such as objective setting, performance appraisals (mid and full year), performance management and setting individual development plans.

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications and Experience

Fully qualified accountant with minimum 2 years post-qualified experience
Exposure to management accounting and analysis
Experience working in an international manufacturing company

Technical Skills

Professional accounting level knowledge of accounting control procedures
Professional accounting level working knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS
Strong commercial and analytical skills with strong level of commercial awareness
Ability to identify accounting issues that arise and ensure correct treatment
Analytical mindset and problem solving approach
Systems knowledge and experience – SAP, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word. Expert in use of Microsoft Excel.

Behavioural

Strong resilience: ability to work productively when under pressure, meet tight deadlines and multi-task
Good interpersonal, communication and people management skills with the ability to communicate technical accounting principles to non-accountants
Ability to develop direct reports
Ability to present and defend an argument in a logical way
Ability to learn quickly
Customer focused
Comfortable working with Financial IT systems

WHAT WE OFFER

34 days holiday (optional salary sacrifice to purchase up to 5 extra days)
Benefits Platform – access to discounts on high street stores etc. Discounted PMI, Travel Insurance etc.
Up to 20% Discretionary Bonus Opportunity
Scottish Widows Contributory Pension including employer contributions
Free On-site Gym
Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced maternity leave
Salary Sacrifice Car and Cycle to Work Scheme
Ongoing Career Development

HOW TO APPLY

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their CV via our website ineosopportunities.co.uk

Pre-screen (If applicable)

Applicants with a successful CV may be invited to an online MS Teams or telephone call to further discuss the role, the organisation and your suitability.

Formal Interview

Successful applicants will then be invited to interview which will consist of behavioural and technical questions.

Provisional Offer

If you are selected as the preferred candidate you will receive a provisional offer which will be subject to a medical assessment and reference checks.

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