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Edinburgh, Scotland, Gb

Forth, Scotland, United Kingdom

Forth, Scotland, United Kingdom

Currently leading the implementation of a new approach to support the expanding business after the acquisition of a new site in Lathallan, Scotland which doubles the current capacity of waste management. Rebuilding the team along with bringing a structured approach to reporting guidelines to allow for more in-depth analysis at site, cost centre & department levels. • Full responsibility for the delivery of high-quality management accounts and financial reporting for Levenenseat… Show more Currently leading the implementation of a new approach to support the expanding business after the acquisition of a new site in Lathallan, Scotland which doubles the current capacity of waste management. Rebuilding the team along with bringing a structured approach to reporting guidelines to allow for more in-depth analysis at site, cost centre & department levels. • Full responsibility for the delivery of high-quality management accounts and financial reporting for Levenenseat Renewable Energies Ltd (LREL) to Board, Private Equity Investors & Bank at Monthly Finance Business Reviews.• Responsible for LREL forecasts presented to the Board, Private Equity Investors & Bank.• Have a keen interest in business winning, supporting campaign teams, and a competency in modelling and scenario analysis.• Have responsibility for ensuring compliance with internal and external financial Policies and currently adopted accounting standards.• Deputise for Finance Director with full delegated authority as required!• Working as part of the change to have full accountability for the financial input to the forecast for the Cost Centres to improve annual budgets and identify areas of growth opportunities.• Install a Business Partnering mentality.• Implement a Continuous Improvement mentality within the team to make more efficient and effective use of our limited resources.• Banking responsibilities (Level 1) of all payments relating to LREL. Show less

Kirkliston, Scotland, United Kingdom

Support the new COO Transformation activities by implementing & rolling out a new Business Structure & reporting guidelines to allow for more in-depth analysis at site & technology levelsLeading the Costing & Consolidation teams within the Operating FP&A function along with initiating Finance Transformation activities* Work with the new COO on his Transformation activities* Implement a new BO Matrix to support the move to Technology based reporting* Implement the new… Show more Support the new COO Transformation activities by implementing & rolling out a new Business Structure & reporting guidelines to allow for more in-depth analysis at site & technology levelsLeading the Costing & Consolidation teams within the Operating FP&A function along with initiating Finance Transformation activities* Work with the new COO on his Transformation activities* Implement a new BO Matrix to support the move to Technology based reporting* Implement the new COGM P&L structure utilizing the successful Workcell Model* Prepare and agree on proposal on Global OPS KPI Deck with COO along with FP&A with agreed roll out plan* The KPI used in fortnightly cadence calls* Work with the functional leads to support this new organization* Provide leadership and co-ordination to the team as we move to support the new Operational Reporting Structure* Ensure close co-operation and co-ordination with other groups on process initiatives affecting finance* Implementing a new Capex capture & report for CFO Qtr guidance* Work on the Cost Reduction Roadmap* Implement an improved Flash report to support CFO Qtr guidance* Ensure Qtr & Annual Forecasts are clearly communicated & shared with Senior Leaders* Provide leadership and co-ordination to the team as we move to support the new OPS Reporting Structure* Create a new Mission Statement & Org Chart for Cost Accounting Team* Supporting the hiring & on-boarding of a new Costing Section Manager & Costing Team Lead* Ensure the day-to-day inventory cost accounting is organized efficiently* Ensure that all reserves are continually monitored & adhere to our SOX internal controls along with external audit requirements* Work on continuous improvement activities to reduce excessive hours worked by the team* Prepare and agree on proposal on Global OPS KPI Deck with agreed roll out plan* Create a new process a flow chart for the Creation, Approval & Redistribution of Capex Spend Show less

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Support the High-Level Activity Based Costing (ABC) needs by delivering accounting knowledge transfer & simplification of businesses manufacturing process with an understanding of its main KPI’s. Supporting the hiring & on-boarding of a new Senior Cost Accountant & a Payroll/Financial Analyst.• Mentor and support Cost Accountant• Monthly Product costing, including standards cost rolls and inventory revaluation analysis• Month end closing, journal entries, reporting and… Show more Support the High-Level Activity Based Costing (ABC) needs by delivering accounting knowledge transfer & simplification of businesses manufacturing process with an understanding of its main KPI’s. Supporting the hiring & on-boarding of a new Senior Cost Accountant & a Payroll/Financial Analyst.• Mentor and support Cost Accountant• Monthly Product costing, including standards cost rolls and inventory revaluation analysis• Month end closing, journal entries, reporting and reconciliations• Full forecast preparation (Functional & Business), analysis, and presentation to Senior Management* Weekly Forecast Indicator reporting* Implementing Best Practices across this & our sister site in US* Supporting the onboarding of new Senior Cost Accountant* Supporting the onboarding of new Payroll/Financial Analyst Show less

Livingston, Scotland, United Kingdom

Managing a global team of 4 Finance Business Partnering professionals as part of the Finance Digital Transformation Team (52 members) to support the needs of an $8B Regulated Industries Divisions within the company, across 3 continents & 30+ sites.• Mentor and support plant, regional, Divisional & global finance personnel in the training, certification, and application of the Lean Six Sigma (LSS) techniques along with Plant Lean Managers.• Provide strategic and tactical input and… Show more Managing a global team of 4 Finance Business Partnering professionals as part of the Finance Digital Transformation Team (52 members) to support the needs of an $8B Regulated Industries Divisions within the company, across 3 continents & 30+ sites.• Mentor and support plant, regional, Divisional & global finance personnel in the training, certification, and application of the Lean Six Sigma (LSS) techniques along with Plant Lean Managers.• Provide strategic and tactical input and advice on all areas of plant and corporate process applications.• Review processes, controls, and related process applications across Jabil finance to evaluate consistency and effectiveness. • Together with the global transformation team evaluate and define baseline application and best practice.• Lead communication efforts to the plant and corporate finance functions to enable adoption of best practice.• Collaborate with Finance Business Process Specialists / Managers and the transformation team overall to drive initiatives Show less

Livingston, Scotland, United Kingdom

Promoted to lead European continuous improvement activities throughout the region. • Drive a Lean Six Sigma Mentality in Finance• Link between Finance & Operational Lean Six Sigma Implementations• Link between strategic vision & tactical implementation for the Region• Evaluate Site Metrics, Feedback and Lean Processes• Facilitate plant process improvements• Assess new product or process requests

Livingston, Scotland, United Kingdom

• Assist in implementing the Jabil financial processes in Greenfields / acquisitions • Support the plants in implementing SOX 404 • SAP installs and upgrade assistance• Develop and implement best practices • Participate and develop cross regional communication and information/best practice exchange.• Document and measure best practice• Work closely with the Finance Transformation team on development initiatives within finance. Take responsibility for tactical… Show more • Assist in implementing the Jabil financial processes in Greenfields / acquisitions • Support the plants in implementing SOX 404 • SAP installs and upgrade assistance• Develop and implement best practices • Participate and develop cross regional communication and information/best practice exchange.• Document and measure best practice• Work closely with the Finance Transformation team on development initiatives within finance. Take responsibility for tactical implementation of initiatives Show less

Ankara, Turkey

3 MONTH ASSIGNMENTResponsible for financial activities & set up of a new entity & business in Turkey (first site for Jabil in this country) Working on country specific issues relating to reporting, taxation, etc.… Interviewing & hiring new finance staff Creating a model that was to use in future EMEA developments.

Livingston, Scotland, United Kingdom

Reporting to the Regional Controller:Led project planning and managed all finance for acquisition, change management and integration of three acquired businesses across Europe in automotive, consumer electronics, telecoms, and storage industries.

Livingston, Scotland

Reporting to the Financial Controller:Various roles ranging from Financial Analyst to Cost Accountant

Livingston, Scotland, United Kingdom

 Responsible for producing Monthly Financial Accounts Package Preparing journals, accruals, prepayments, etc. for month end through Oracle Financials. Developing a good working relationship with other staff members and line management to ensure work is completed before month end close. Monthly reconciliation of Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet items Preparation of reports for and dealing with auditors at both quarter month ends and year ends. Preparation of half yearly… Show more  Responsible for producing Monthly Financial Accounts Package Preparing journals, accruals, prepayments, etc. for month end through Oracle Financials. Developing a good working relationship with other staff members and line management to ensure work is completed before month end close. Monthly reconciliation of Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet items Preparation of reports for and dealing with auditors at both quarter month ends and year ends. Preparation of half yearly budgets and attendance at meetings with senior management to adjust and finalize budgets. Preparing reports used for monthly revised forecasting. Preparation of Standard Costing across a wide range of products. Preparation of PowerPoint presentation for monthly accounts meeting for senior personnel  Liase with Payroll department to reconcile records with the General Ledger and agree payment to Inland Revenue. Inventory management. Checking the validity and constancy of inventory at month end. Show less

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Acca, Accounting

Hnc, Accounting

Highers, Economics, Mathematics, Accountancy

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