Overview

Finance Business Partner – Hybrid Theale (Reading). Avantor is hiring a Finance Business Partner to join our UK Manufacturing team, supporting our biopharma operations. This hybrid role is based at our HiChrom site in Theale, with three days in the office and two from home. Occasional travel to our Head Office in Lutterworth may be required.Your Responsibilities

Cost Accounting:Maintain accurate product costs in the SAP ERP system.Analyze production and material costs and make recommendations for improved cost controlsCollaborate with Commercial FPandA, and manufacturing teams to ensure costs are being captured correctlyDevelop standard procedures for product costingPrepare month-end manufacturing results and scorecard. Provide insights to results.Ensure systems controls are in place and determine operation\''s consistency with corporate objectives and standards through various verification methods and proceduresReport and monitor plant headcount by functionPrepare and maintain inventory reporting + cycle count completeness monitoringDevelop financial models in support of the annual budget and forecasting processesAssist department managers in the development of department and organization-wide budgetsGather data to support budgeting analysis and forecasting. Analyze current budgets to determine if funds are appropriately spentSupport in CAPEX analyses/requestsPerform other duties as assignedPerform necessary actions in SAP to ensure accurate data for articles/SKUs:Support NPI process for article creation, including BoM and Routing requirementsReview existing BoM/Routing set ups following capex investments and continual improvement projects to ensure investment returns are recognizedDrive operational conversations from variance reports to validate current SAP data sets and cleanse data quarterly with operational leads.Your Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesFluent in English with strong communication skills (verbal and written)CIMA Qualified5+ years of experience in plant cost analysisSAP Cost accounting software experience is a mustStrong interpersonal skillsIndependent, self-starter, highly motivatedWorks in a fast-paced environment, often with multiple prioritiesAbility to work with other executives, managers and owners in developing financial forecastsFull understanding of cost of sales components and how cost is mapped in a cost systemUnderstands standard costing methods and variancesProficiency in Word, PowerPoint and advanced Excel skillsIn-depth knowledge of budgeting, and financial analysis processesExcellent analytical, communication, and organizational skillsOffer

Competitive salaryAnnual bonusPrivate medicalA challenging job in a service-minded company within an international working environment.You will join a company that values its employees and helps them develop internally.Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science. The work we do changes people\''s lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom\''s voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!EEO Statement

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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