Arconic is currently in search of Financial Analyst to join our Kitts Green Team based in Birmingham.
At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization.
Primary purpose of the role
The individual here is to support the FP&A Manager and the finance team with month end closing, balance sheet reconciliations, internal controls, fixed assets, and various internal reporting requirements.
Major activities/ Key accountabilities:
- Fixed Assets (Capitalisations, Tagging, verification)
- Prepare month end journals (prepayments, accruals, stores provisions for a timely close (month end activities)
- Carry out stores cycle counts on a monthly basis.
- Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are reconciled, documented on a timely basis.
- Prepare the Manufacturing Dashboard and Senior Management Pack
- Complete ASATS (Audit Self-Assessment Tool) to ensure we are compliant with SOX 404.
- Assist in the external audit and ensure external audit deliverables are delivered to the agreed timetable and requirements
- Add value by challenging, designing, and streamlining existing processes
- Review policies and procedures to ensure they are up to date and relevant.
- Make adhoc payments to suppliers and process non-PO invoices and streamline where possible.
- Support FP&A Manager any adhoc queries.
Technical skills required for the role:
- To be a capable user of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
- Knowledge of double entry accounting and UK GAAP.
- Genuine interest and commitment in manufacturing and passion to develop.
- Be highly organised, ambitious with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
- 1-2 years’ experience in an accounting role (preferably in a manufacturing environment).
- You should be deadline driven and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to develop relationships across the business and work as part of a professional, proactive finance team.
You have: (required)
- A minimum 2:1 degree in a finance related subject.
- Minimum 1 - 2 years’ experience of working in accounting / finance, preferably in manufacturing environment.
Arconic Corporation is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction spanets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build.
We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders.
At Arconic, we:
Act With Integrity.
We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability.
Safeguard our Future.
We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment.
Grow Stronger Together.
We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity.
Earn Customer Loyalty.
We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service.
Drive Operational Excellence.
We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration.
Create Value.
We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders.
ABOUT KITTS GREEN Kitts Green is situated in the heart of Birmingham and approximately a 10-minute drive from Birmingham International Airport. The location also has good transport links to the M42/M6 motorway and Lea Hall train station is a 10-minute walk offering regular trains to Birmingham City Centre. Our Plant is a forward looking manufacturing facility with a long tradition of inclusion, teamwork and community action.