Müller UK & Ireland
About the Role:
Support the Regional Financial Controller in the preparation and analysis of weekly and monthly reporting for the Mller Milk & Ingredients Driver Logistics business unit in the South. This role offers the opportunity to develop finance skills and contribute to the success of the regional team in Gloucestershire.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Regional Financial Controller in budgetary cost control, forecasting, variance analysis, and reporting.
- Preparation of management accounts and KPIs.
- Assist in weekly and monthly variance analysis to aid decision-making.
- Manage relationships with third-party suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Liaise with site depot managers to understand core risks and opportunities.
- Maintain overall financial control and manage risks within Logistics.
- Ensure accurate reporting through appropriate checks.
- Prepare monthly cost bridge causal and KPI summary for review.
- Review monthly accounts and advise on any ad-hoc journals needed.
- Prepare expense reports and routine journals for period end.
- Update initiative trackers and prepare weekly labour reports.
- Submit weekly/monthly SAP inputs and meet SAP cycle deadlines.
- Develop effective cross-functional working relationships at all levels within the business.
- Support RFCs in preparing budgets and forecasts for the region.
- Cover for others in the Regional Logistics Controlling team when required.
- Assist the RFC in ad-hoc projects and analysis.
Skills and Expertise:
- Strong accounting background and familiarity with Financial Accounting principles.
- Analytical skills with the ability to provide insights from data.
- Hands-on approach to core IT systems and strong spreadsheet skills (SAP experience preferred but not required).
- Excellent organisation and communication skills.
- Ability to manage and influence decision-making within the site leadership team.
- Self-starter with the ability to work on own initiative and develop skills in new areas.
- Team player capable of working independently.
Job Facilities/Benefits:
- Up to 5% annual bonus
- 2 x Life Assurance policy
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service)
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Family Leave
- Enhanced Bereavement Leave
- Pension Employer Contribution Scheme (matched up to 8%)
- Access to Aviva DigiCare +
- Exclusive access to Mller Rewards, offering a variety of online and in-store discounts
- Business Supplied IT Equipment
- Career Progression and Development Opportunities
- Free parking
Why Join Us:
Mller UK & Ireland, part of the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Mller, is a leading manufacturer and marketer of a wide range of branded and private label dairy products. We offer support to develop your knowledge and skills, in return for your commitment, drive, and enthusiasm. We have a highly successful European business with excellent opportunities for career progression and development.